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Title: Aqueous Two-Phase System (ATPS) Containing Gemini (12-3-12,2Br-)and SDS 1: Phase Diagram and Properties of ATPS

Journal Article · · Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology
OSTI ID:888976

Two phases coexist in an aqueous system that contains the two surfactants cationic gemini 12-3-12,2Br- and anionic SDS. An aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) is formed in a narrow region of the ternary phase diagram different from that of traditional aqueous cationic-anionic surfactant systems. In that region, the molar ratio of gemini to SDS varies with the total concentration of surfactants. ATPS not only has higher stability but also has longer phase separation time for the new systems than that of the traditional system. Furthermore, the optical properties of ATPS are different at different total concentrations. All of these experimental observations can be attributed to the unique properties of gemini surfactant and the synergy between the cationic gemini surfactant and the anionic surfactant SDS.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Director. Office of Science. Office of Basic EnergySciences; National Natural Science Foundation of China 20025618 and20236010, Education Committee of Shanghai City of China
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
888976
Report Number(s):
LBNL-60507; JDTEDS; R&D Project: 402201; BnR: KC0302040; TRN: US200619%%297
Journal Information:
Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, Vol. 27; Related Information: Journal Publication Date: 2006; ISSN 0193-2691
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English