Novel surfactant mesostructural topologies: Between lamellae and columnar (hexagonal) forms

Stephen T. Hyde*, G. E. Schröder

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Abstract

Recent developments in theoretical and experimental studies of amphiphilic lyotropic 'intermediate' mesophase formation are summarized. For the purposes of the review, we consider intermediate mesophases to be self-assemblies with novel geometries and topologies, excluding lamellar, bicontinuous sponge, columnar (hexagonal) and micellar mesophases. Intermediates include novel branched bilayer topologies, enclosing multiple interwoven channel systems and inclined rod packings, and punctured bilayer morphologies, including mesh phases and bicontinuous monolayers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5-14
Number of pages10
JournalCurrent Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2003

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