Characterization of Vesicle & Microemulsion Microstructures.
Abstract
This research is concerned with developing strategies for controlling the structure and stability of surfactant microstructures. These structures include micelles, vesicles, microtubules, bilayers and with added oil a range of bicontinuous materials and they play key roles in many biological and industrial processes. During the past year we have characterized an unusual micelle-vesicle equilibrium, demonstrating how the structures of bicontinuous microemulsions can be controlled by mixture of oil or surfactant and by the addition of cosurfactants. In addition we have assembled a video enhanced contrast differential interference microscope which permits direct visualization of surfactant microstructures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161459
Entities
People
- D. F. Evans
Organizations
- University of Minnesota