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Bilayer solution chemistry in disk micelles of Type II DM phases. Effects of micelle size and simple counterions

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100455a013· OSTI ID:6275027

Three Type II DM phases have been prepared with the same mole fraction of all components but differing in the chemical identity of one simple counter- and co-ion. The degree of order profiles of the major component amphiphile dodecanoate, minor component decanol, and guest component decyl sulfate have been measured under identical conditions for the 3 nematic phases. When degree of order profiles and ratios for a single amphiphile are used in the 3 systems, the mean micelle size is affected by the counterion but not the intramolecular conformational equilibria for the charged amphiphiles. Decanol chains undergo minor alterations in the trans/Gauche equilibria provoke by the counterion change. 18 references.

OSTI ID:
6275027
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 84:18; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English