A Unified Phenomenological Theory for Micellization and Solubilization
Abstract
Since micelles, and oil solubilized micelles and microemulsions occupy the same regions in phase diagrams, their unified thermodynamics is presented here. A common basis has been chosen such that the Gibbs free energies of formation can be written in all cases as the sum of hydrophobic effect and the stretching-bending energies of the surfactant film. The results predict satisfactorily the experimental observations made on micellization and solubilization.
Recommended Citation
M. Kim et al., "A Unified Phenomenological Theory for Micellization and Solubilization," Fluid Phase Equilibria, vol. 40, no. 1 - 2, pp. 79 - 106, Elsevier, Oct 1988.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-3812(88)80022-0
Department(s)
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Second Department
Chemistry
Keywords and Phrases
Emulsions; Ideal Solution Theory; Mathematical Modes; Micellization; Microemulsions; Surface Active Agents - Thermodynamics; Thermodynamics - Theory; Unified Phenomenological Theory
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0378-3812
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1988 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Oct 1988
