ISSN:
1435-1536
Keywords:
Key words Gemini surfactant
;
Small-Angle Neutron-Scattering
;
Micellar model
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The microstructure of the micelles formed in aqueous solution by gemini surfactants with aromatic spacers, [Br(CH3)2N+(C m H2 m +1)-(Ph)-(C m H2 m +1)N+(CH3)2Br, m=8 and Ph = o-, m- or p-phenylenedimethylene] has been examined by small-angle neutron scattering. Aggregation of the gemini surfactants with an o-phenylenedimethylene spacer brings about formation of premicelles and small micelles at concentrations below the second critical micelle concentration, while above this concentration marked micellar growth and variation in shape occurs. It is suggested that the minimum aggregate formed at this critical micelle concentration may be the trimer or tetramer and that this result supports the mechanism of “gemini → submicelle → assembly” for micellar growth.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003960050393
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