Supra-aggregation: Microphase formation in complex fluids

Pascal André, Arlette Filankembo, Isabelle Lisiecki, Christophe Petit, Tadet Gulik-Krzywicki, Barry W. Ninham, Marie Paule Pileni

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)119-123
Number of pages5
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume12
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2000
Externally publishedYes

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