Summary
First, recent results on structural and interfacial aspects of microemulsions are reviewed. Then the role of the flexibility of the oil/water interface is proposed to interpret the formation of these systems.
Riassunto
Si esaminano dapprima i risultati sugli aspetti strutturali e interfacciali delle microemulsioni. Si propone quindi il ruolo della flessibilità dell'interfaccia olio/acqua per interpretare la formazione di questi sistemi.
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В первой части статьи анализируются недавние результаты, касающиеся структурных и мезфазных аспектов микроэмульсий. Во второй части обсуждается роль гибкости гпаницы раздела между нефтью и водой при интерпретации образования этих систем.
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Taupin, C., Dvolaitzky, M. & Ober, R. Structure of microemulsions: role of the interfacial flexibility. Il Nuovo Cimento D 3, 62–74 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02452202
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