Abstract
The existence of thermodynamically-stable states of self-assembled supra-aggregates is examined. Spontaneous emulsions form in which lamellar phase particles contain and are surrounded by a bicontinuous microemulsion. These are equilibrium states of self-assembly that require no input of energy for their formation. Remarkably, the component ratios and microstructures that form can be predicted quantitatively from elementary arguments.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 119-123 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |