Physical Chemistry of Surfactant Systems

The general subject of the research is the physical chemistry of systems based on surfactants. This subject lies within the framework of colloids and nanotechnology in its bottom-up approach and is closely related to Soft Matter. We focus on the dynamics of transformation (emulsification and solubilisation) and the phase behaviour of new surfactants, in particular, those derived from biocompatible natural products. The main techniques are SAXS-WAXS, light scattering, tensiometry, conductivity and selective electrode. The activities of the group belong to the matter area. Some of the activities, notably those in collaboration with other groups of research (both from the same institute and from outside the institute), belong to the life-matter interphase.