Abstract
Phase separation processes of an immiscible binary mixture, which contains amphiphilic molecules (surfactants) or impurity molecules, have been investigated by Monte Carlo (MC) simulations on a 2-dimensional square lattice. The scattering structure function is calculated, which shows a slowing down of the growth rate of its peak height as a function of the increasing surfactant or impurity concentrations. Such a slowing down has actually been observed in real experiments on polymer blends containing amphiphilic block copolymers. The excluded volume effects of surfactant molecules are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 23-28 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Colloid And Interface Science |
Volume | 148 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1992 Jan |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Biomaterials
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry