ISSN:
1435-1536
Keywords:
Dodecyldimethylamine oxide
;
cmc
;
surface energy
;
hydrogen bond
;
mixed micelle
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract We calculate the surface energy of a micelle consisting of neutral and ionized dodecyl-dimethylamine oxides (DAOs) by Monte Carlo simulation based on a lattice model of the micelle. We obtain the dependence of the surface energy on the fraction,α M, of ionized DDAO and show that the hydrogen bond between DDAOs plays a significant role in determining the properties of micelles. In particular, a conclusion is drawn that a DDAO molecule supports two hydrogen bonds. We also discuss the effects of the coexisting salt and temperature.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01189497
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