"Tiny Bubbles" that Protect

Novel surfactant mechanism neatly solves the problem of achieving surfactant properties in a macromolecule while retaining a compact structure and high solubility in bulk water.  Large soluble protein molecules are less likely to penetrate and disrupt lipid bilayer membranes than small molecule detergents. 
Engineers and designers can be inspired to create structures, biomedical devices, and clean environmental spills.