ISSN:
1435-1536
Keywords:
Non-ionic surfactants
;
micellization
;
enthalpy/entropy compensation
;
compensation temperature
;
thermodynamic function of micellization
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 The thermodynamics of micellization of non-ionic surfactants (ethoxylated nonyl-phenols with different chain length) was studied as a function of ethoxy group number, electrolyte concentration and type, and concentration of short-chain alcohols at different temperature. On the basis of the thermodynamic data the enthalpy/entropy correlation and the ΔH/ΔS compensation temperature were calculated to characterize the solvent-solute and solute-solute interaction. The experimental results have definitely proved that a well-defined correlation exists for all investigated systems and the compensation temperature is independent of the ethoxy group number and the presence of alcohols. The inorganic electrolytes, however, decrease theT c compared to both alcohol-free and alcohol-containing systems, indicating the change in the mechanism of the micellization process. The new theoretical results significantly contribute to confirmation of the earlier conclusion concerning the stability and the structure of non-ionic surfactant solutions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00776152
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