Self-assembly of quaternary ammonium gemini surfactants in cyclohexane upon reinforcement by simple counterions

Deng, Shenglu; Zhao, Jianxi; Wen, Zhi-xiu

doi:10.1039/c8ra02720j

Cited by 4 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 57 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…As a compound that can be obtained economically and ecologically, it is an ideal product that has many industrial applications, including bioapplications (Table 9). Moreover, 12-6-12 can be used in chemical synthesis for the preparation of supramolecular gels [101] and as a nanoparticle stabiliser [28,41,102], an interfacial transfer catalyst [30,31,[103][104][105], and a molecular self-assembly agent [106].…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In conclusion, quaternary ammonium gemini surfactants are known for their multifunctional utility properties such as antimicrobial, surfactant, and anticorrosion properties. 12-6-12 has all the above mentioned properties of gemini surfactants and can be obtained in a one-step reaction, which is an indisputable and economically justified ad- Moreover, 12-6-12 can be used in chemical synthesis for the preparation of supramolecular gels [101] and as a nanoparticle stabiliser [28,41,102], an interfacial transfer catalyst [30,31,[103][104][105], and a molecular self-assembly agent [106].…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Properties and Applications of Quaternary Ammonium Gemini Surfactant 12-6-12: An Overview

Brycki,

Szulc,

Brycka

et al. 2023

Molecules

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Surfactants are amphiphilic molecules and one of the most versatile products of the chemical industry. They can be absorbed at the air–water interface and can align themselves so that the hydrophobic part is in the air while the hydrophilic part is in water. This alignment lowers the surface or interfacial tension. Gemini surfactants are a modern variety of surfactants with unique properties and a very wide range of potential applications. Hexamethylene-1,6-bis(N-dodecyl-N,N-dimethylammonium bromide) is one such representative compound that is a better alternative to a single analogue. It shows excellent surface, antimicrobial, and anticorrosion properties. With a highly efficient synthetic method and a good ecological profile, it is a potential candidate for numerous applications, including biomedical applications.

show abstract