ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

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Self-assembly of biosurfactants and model fragrances for greener formulations

Abstract: This proposal will advance research into the self-assembly of biosurfactants and model fragrances in solutions. Small-angle neutron scattering of micelles will be used to study solutions of Rhamnolipids (RL), a bio-sourced alternative to conventionally used synthetic surfactants, and its local partitioning when mixed with Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). In addition, the localisation of four model fragrances within these micelles will be investigated. This will provide fundamental knowledge on the phase behaviour of biosurfactants in the presence of formulation additives, essential in the development of greener formulations for future cleaning and laundry products.

Principal Investigator: Miss Joyce Lemmer
Local Contact: Dr Leide Cavalcanti
Experimenter: Dr Adam Squires
Experimenter: Professor Karen Edler
Experimenter: Mr Mehdi AbouHamad

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510551

ISIS Experiment Number: RB2510551

Part DOI Instrument Public release date Download Link
10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510551-1 ZOOM 10 July 2028 Download

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Data format: RAW/Nexus
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Data Citation

The recommended format for citing this dataset in a research publication is as:
[author], [date], [title], [publisher], [doi]

For Example:
Miss Joyce Lemmer et al; (2025): Self-assembly of biosurfactants and model fragrances for greener formulations, STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510551

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