ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Solubilisation Dynamics in Microemulsion Systems

Abstract: The dynamic aspects of solubilisation of oils into surfactant systems, often forming microemulsions, are only little known so far, despite their importance for optimising systems with respect to solubilising and releasing hydrophobic compounds. This question will be addressed by using mixtures of deuterated and protiated oils. We will address the question of oil exchange between microemulsion droplets as well as oil incorporation into micellar systems. Here we will look at effects of electrostatic repulsion, the presence of cosurfactants and also look at different surfactant types, with a focus on a system with a particularly stable surfactant monolayer. From these experiments we expect to gain substantial new insights into the basic mechanisms that control the transport of hydrophobes in surfactant systems and thereby contribute to the development of delivery and uptake systems.

Principal Investigator: Professor Michael Gradzielski
Local Contact: Dr Sarah Rogers
Experimenter: Mrs Anja Hörmann
Experimenter: Miss Miriam Simon
Experimenter: Mr Ingo Hoffmann
Experimenter: Mr Dominic Hayward
Experimenter: Mrs Helmi Maria Ala-Mutka

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1620311

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1620311

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Data format: RAW/Nexus
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