Spatial heterogeneity in a lyotropic liquid crystal with hexagonal phase

David P. Penaloza, Koichiro Hori, Atsuomi Shundo, Keiji Tanaka

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Abstract

Non-ionic surfactant hexaethylene glycol, C 12E 6, in water self-assembles into various kinds of mesophases by varying the surfactant concentration. A spatial heterogeneity was discussed on the basis of the diffusion of probe particles dispersed in the C 12E 6-water solution. Interestingly, at 50 wt% C 12E 6 where the hexagonal structure was formed, two kinds of motion of probe particles were observed: some particles normally diffused while others were restricted, indicating the existence of a heterogeneity in the physical properties. Such heterogeneity can be explained in terms of heterogeneous structures composed of hexagonal domains with isotropic-like regions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5247-5250
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume14
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 21 2012

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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