Direct Observation of Amphiphilic Silica Particles Assembled at an Oil–Water Interface

The location of amphiphilic silica particles, on which have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces, at a n-decane–water interface was investigated. By scanning electron microscopy observation of the particles fixed at the interface with a curable poly(dimethylsiloxane), we found that each hemisph...

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Published in:Chemistry letters 2005-10, Vol.34 (10), p.1386-1387
Main Authors: Ikeda, Shigeru, Takahara, Yoshiko K, Ishino, Satoru, Matsumura, Michio, Ohtani, Bunsho
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Language:English
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Summary:The location of amphiphilic silica particles, on which have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces, at a n-decane–water interface was investigated. By scanning electron microscopy observation of the particles fixed at the interface with a curable poly(dimethylsiloxane), we found that each hemisphere of a amphiphilic particle are immersed in the oil or aqueous phase.
ISSN:0366-7022
1348-0715
DOI:10.1246/cl.2005.1386