ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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Structural insights into fragrance encapsulation by biosurfactants via SANS
Abstract: With increasing demand for sustainable surfactants, biosurfactants offer a viable alternative to synthetic surfactants in personal care formulations due to their biodegradability, compatibility with bio-ingredients, and surface activity. This proposal aims to investigate the effect of three fragrance molecules; limonene, linalool, and menthol on the micellisation behaviour of three biosurfactants: monorhamnolipids (R1), dirhamnolipids (R2), and surfactin (ST). By using small-angle neutron scattering (SANS), we aim to elucidate structural changes in micelles, such as variations in size, shape induced by the presence of the fragrance molecules. Preliminary diffusion NMR suggests a strong association between fragrances and micelles, yet it still lacks spatial resolution that SANS would traditionally offer.
Principal Investigator: Dr Omar Mansour
Experimenter: Professor Peter Griffiths
Experimenter: Dr Prina Mehta
Local Contact: Dr Gregory Smith
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2520255
ISIS Experiment Number: RB2520255
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2520255-1 | LARMOR | 27 November 2028 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
Data format: RAW/Nexus
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Dr Omar Mansour et al; (2025): Structural insights into fragrance encapsulation by biosurfactants via SANS, STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2520255
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