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Transient electric dichroism studies on interaction of a cationic dye with sodium dodecylsulfate

Journal Article · · J. Colloid Interface Sci.; (United States)

Transient electric dichroism is measured on a solution of sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS) and n-alkylated acridine orange cation (AO+-(CH/sub 2/)NH). The length of the alkyl chain of a dye cation is varied from N = 0 to N = 18. The electric dichroism is observed due to a large mixed aggregate of SDS and dye cation in the concentration ranges of (SDS) = 1-9 X 10/sup -3/ m and (DYE) = 1-2 X 10/sup -5/ m. Assuming a rodlike shape for such an aggregate, the length (L) of the aggregate is determined from the decay rate of the induced dichroism; L takes a value from 3300 angstroms (N = 0) to 5100 angstroms (N = 12). The sign and magnitude of the dichroism provide an angle phi between electrical field direction and the transition moment of a bound dye. Phi is dependent on the length of the attached alkyl chain to an appreciable extent. 17 references.

OSTI ID:
6397350
Journal Information:
J. Colloid Interface Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Colloid Interface Sci.; (United States) Vol. 81:2; ISSN JCISA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English