Concept information
Preferred term
Micelles
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Micelle
Scope note
- Particles consisting of aggregates of molecules held loosely together by secondary bonds. The surface of micelles are usually comprised of amphiphatic compounds that are oriented in a way that minimizes the energy of interaction between the micelle and its environment. Liquids that contain large numbers of suspended micelles are referred to as EMULSIONS.
History note
- 91(75); was see under COLLOIDS 1975-90
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008823
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