Aldehydes as additives in AOT-based microemulsions: Influence on the electrical percolation

A. Cid, J. F. Galvez, E. Barreiro, J. C. Mejuto

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Abstract

The influence of alkyl-aldehydes upon electric percolation of AOT-based microemulsions has been studied. The number of carbons in the hydrocarbon chain was varied between 0 and 5 atoms (chain length between 0 and 7.33 Å). Two different behaviors were found, while the presence in the microemulsion of short chains aldehydes implies a decrease in the percolation temperature, aldehydes with 4 or 5 carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain increase the percolation threshold. This opposite behavior has been justified in terms of aldehyde location in the microheterogeneous system.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)110-115
Number of pages6
JournalTenside, Surfactants, Detergents
Volume55
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2018

Keywords

  • Alkyl-aldehyde
  • AOT
  • Microemulsion
  • Percolation
  • Temperature

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