Chapter 16. Solubilization, Micellar Catalysis, and Microemulsions
Published Online: 28 APR 2002
DOI: 10.1002/0471234990.ch16
Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Surfaces, Interfaces, and Colloids: Principles and Applications, Second Edition
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How to Cite
Myers, D. (2002) Solubilization, Micellar Catalysis, and Microemulsions, in Surfaces, Interfaces, and Colloids: Principles and Applications, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471234990.ch16
Publication History
- Published Online: 28 APR 2002
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471330608
Online ISBN: 9780471234999
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Keywords:
- solubilization;
- surfactant structure and solubilizing power;
- solubilization in the presence of non-electrolytes;
- the effect of temperature on solubilization;
- the effects of added electrolytes;
- solubilization and nutrition;
- micellar catalysis;
- microemulsions;
- co-surfactant
Summary
Chapter 16 treats the subjects of solubilization in micelles, micellar catalysis, and microemulsions. Building on the basic principles introduced in Chapters 11 and 15, the chapter discusses the concept of the incorporation or solubilization of normally insoluble molecules in a solvent containing micelles. The discussion covers the possible locations of the solubilized material within the micellar structure, the role of the surfactant structure on solubilization capacity of the system, and the effects of factors such as added electrolyte, nonionic additives, and temperature on the capacity of the system. A brief description of the role of solubilization on digestion and nutrition is provided for illustrative purposes. Included is a discussion of the role of micellar solubilization in catalytic processes. Briding the gap between micelles and classical emulsions, the formation and some characteristics of microemulsions is briefly discussed.