Giant Micelles: Properties and Applications

Raoul Zana, Eric W. Kaler, "Giant Micelles: Properties and Applications "

CRC; 1 edition (May 30, 2007) | ISBN: 0849373085 | 576 pages | PDF | 11,7 Mb

Giant Micelles: Properties and Applications provides information on the giant micelles that occur in many types of surfactant solutions. This book focuses on the theoretical aspects of the formation of giant micelles from different viewpoints, including molecular thermodynamic theory and computer simulations. It also examines their rheological behavior and addresses experimental findings from the application of transmission electron microscopy at cryogenic temperature, scattering methods, phase diagrams, linear and nonlinear rheology, and chemical relaxation. The text includes discussion of various applications of giant micelles, including energy production, drag reduction, and their use in shampoo and personal care products.