Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Colloids03:22

Colloids

19.2K
Children at play often make suspensions such as mixtures of mud and water, flour and water, or a suspension of solid pigments in water known as tempera paint. These suspensions are heterogeneous mixtures composed of relatively large particles that are visible to the naked eye or can be seen with a magnifying glass. They are cloudy, and the suspended particles settle out after mixing. On the other hand, a solution is a homogeneous mixture in which no settling occurs and in which the dissolved...
19.2K
Fluid Mosaic Model01:19

Fluid Mosaic Model

14.5K
Scientists identified the plasma membrane in the 1890s and its principal chemical components (lipids and proteins) by 1915. The model for plasma membrane structure, proposed in 1935 by Hugh Davson and James Danielli, was the first model to be widely accepted in the scientific community. The model was based on the plasma membrane's "railroad track" appearance in early electron micrographs. Davson and Danielli theorized that the plasma membrane's structure resembled a sandwich...
14.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

How do diluent-aggregates interactions affect the structure of colloidal systems in solvent extraction?

The Journal of chemical physics·2026
Same author

From mesoscopic to macroscopic models of reactive Brownian nanoparticles.

The Journal of chemical physics·2026
Same author

Ultrasmall Nanogels from Intramolecular Cross-Linking of (Hyper)Branched Cyclic Polyglycerols with Diboronic Acids.

Macromolecules·2026
Same author

Fabrication of Janus Supraparticles by Induced Phase Separation by Gravity.

ACS nano·2026
Same author

SAXS study of electric field-induced microstructural evolution in a polyaniline-based conductive hydrogel.

Journal of materials chemistry. B·2026
Same author

Application of Quaternized Chitosan in Enhancing Natural Organic Matter (NOM) Removal from Water by Flocculation.

Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 6, 2025

Fabrication of Spherical and Worm-shaped Micellar Nanocrystals by Combining Electrospray, Self-assembly, and Solvent-based Structure Control
06:16

Fabrication of Spherical and Worm-shaped Micellar Nanocrystals by Combining Electrospray, Self-assembly, and Solvent-based Structure Control

Published on: February 11, 2018

17.4K

Using Microemulsions: Formulation Based on Knowledge of Their Mesostructure.

Michael Gradzielski1, Magali Duvail2, Paula Malo de Molina3,4

  • 1Stranski-Laboratorium für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, D-10623 Berlin, Germany.

Chemical Reviews
|May 6, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This review explores microemulsions, thermodynamically stable oil-water-surfactant mixtures. It details their evolving understanding, properties, and applications, emphasizing amphiphilic film flexibility for classification and formulation.

More Related Videos

Self-Nanoemulsification of Healthy Oils to Enhance the Solubility of Lipophilic Drugs
08:18

Self-Nanoemulsification of Healthy Oils to Enhance the Solubility of Lipophilic Drugs

Published on: July 27, 2022

1.3K
Preparation of Hollow Polystyrene Particles and Microcapsules by Radical Polymerization of Janus Droplets Consisting of Hydrocarbon and Fluorocarbon Oils
07:01

Preparation of Hollow Polystyrene Particles and Microcapsules by Radical Polymerization of Janus Droplets Consisting of Hydrocarbon and Fluorocarbon Oils

Published on: January 25, 2018

10.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 6, 2025

Fabrication of Spherical and Worm-shaped Micellar Nanocrystals by Combining Electrospray, Self-assembly, and Solvent-based Structure Control
06:16

Fabrication of Spherical and Worm-shaped Micellar Nanocrystals by Combining Electrospray, Self-assembly, and Solvent-based Structure Control

Published on: February 11, 2018

17.4K
Self-Nanoemulsification of Healthy Oils to Enhance the Solubility of Lipophilic Drugs
08:18

Self-Nanoemulsification of Healthy Oils to Enhance the Solubility of Lipophilic Drugs

Published on: July 27, 2022

1.3K
Preparation of Hollow Polystyrene Particles and Microcapsules by Radical Polymerization of Janus Droplets Consisting of Hydrocarbon and Fluorocarbon Oils
07:01

Preparation of Hollow Polystyrene Particles and Microcapsules by Radical Polymerization of Janus Droplets Consisting of Hydrocarbon and Fluorocarbon Oils

Published on: January 25, 2018

10.2K

Area of Science:

  • Colloid and Surface Science
  • Materials Science
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Microemulsions are well-established thermodynamically stable systems of oil, water, and surfactant.
  • Despite decades of research, a complete understanding of microemulsions and their diverse applications remains incomplete.
  • Recent research introduces nonclassical microemulsions, challenging existing paradigms and necessitating a unified classification approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of microemulsion development, properties, and applications.
  • To introduce a unified classification system for microemulsions based on amphiphilic film flexibility.
  • To highlight recent advancements in understanding and formulating microemulsions for specific applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical and current understanding of microemulsion behavior.
  • Classification of microemulsions based on amphiphilic film flexibility.
  • Discussion of experimental methods for determining microemulsion structure and dynamics, including electron microscopy.
  • Analysis of structure-property relationships for microemulsion applications.

Main Results:

  • Amphiphilic film flexibility is identified as a key property for classifying microemulsion types and predicting their behavior.
  • Recent developments, including surfactant-free and unconventional microemulsions, expand the scope of microemulsion science.
  • Understanding microemulsion structure and dynamics is crucial for tailoring their properties for specific applications.
  • Control over rheological properties is essential for many microemulsion applications and can be achieved through formulation strategies.

Conclusions:

  • A unified view of microemulsions, integrating classical and nonclassical types, is essential.
  • The flexibility of the amphiphilic interface is a critical parameter for understanding and manipulating microemulsion properties.
  • Tailoring microemulsion formulation based on amphiphilic interface flexibility allows for optimized performance in diverse applications.