Computer Simulations of Surfactant Self-Assembly

B. Smit; K. Esselink; P. A J Hilbers; N. M. van; L. A M Rupert; I. Szleifer

doi:10.1021/la00025a003

Computer Simulations of Surfactant Self-Assembly

B. Smit^*, K. Esselink, P. A J Hilbers, N. M. van, L. A M Rupert, I. Szleifer

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Biomedical Engineering

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In this letter we present the results of computer simulations of a simple water/surfactant model, from which we obtained a complete micellar size distribution. We are able to observe (equilibrium) dynamical processes such as the entering of single surfactants into micelles, single surfactants leaving micelles, the fusion of two micelles, and the slow breakdown of a micelle. We use our results to answer some controversial questions concerning the interactions that are essential for surfactant self-assembly.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	9-11
Number of pages	3
Journal	Langmuir
Volume	9
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/la00025a003
State	Published - 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Materials Science(all)
Condensed Matter Physics
Surfaces and Interfaces
Spectroscopy
Electrochemistry

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