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Lin Z, Li H, Zhang J, Pei X, Chen Z, Cui Z, Song B. Toroidal micelles formed in viscoelastic aqueous solutions of a double-tailed surfactant with two quaternary ammonium head groups. SOFT MATTER 2024; 20:804-812. [PMID: 38168697 DOI: 10.1039/d3sm01132a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Innovation in surfactant structures is an effective way to prepare new soft materials with novel applications. In this study, we synthesized a double-tailed surfactant containing two quaternary ammonium head groups (Di-C12-N2). The Di-C12-N2 solution behavior was investigated by surface tension, fluorescence, rheology, and cryo-TEM methods. Although Di-C12-N2 contained a large double-tailed hydrophobic group, the solubility of Di-C12-N2 was ∼90 mmol L-1 at 25 °C with a Krafft temperature of ∼1 °C. The increase in Di-C12-N2 concentration in the solutions led to the formation of various aggregates, including spherical micelles, worm-like micelles, multi-layered vesicles, and a rare type of small toroidal micelles. The two quaternary ammonium head groups in Di-C12-N2 led to strong electrostatic interactions between molecules, which was critical for the formation of toroidal micelles. Moreover, with an added NaCl concentration of 40 mmol L-1, the viscosity of the 5 mmol L-1Di-C12-N2 solution increased by ∼1000 times compared to the pure 5 mmol L-1Di-C12-N2 solution, revealing the high sensitivity of the unique head groups to ionic strength. This study enriches the research on the self-assembly principles of surfactants and brings new potential applications for new soft materials.
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- Zhengrong Lin
- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China.
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El Yousfi R, Brahmi M, Dalli M, Achalhi N, Azougagh O, Tahani A, Touzani R, El Idrissi A. Recent Advances in Nanoparticle Development for Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive Review of Polycaprolactone-Based Multi-Arm Architectures. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15081835. [PMID: 37111982 PMCID: PMC10142392 DOI: 10.3390/polym15081835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Controlled drug delivery is a crucial area of study for improving the targeted availability of drugs; several polymer systems have been applied for the formulation of drug delivery vehicles, including linear amphiphilic block copolymers, but with some limitations manifested in their ability to form only nanoaggregates such as polymersomes or vesicles within a narrow range of hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance, which can be problematic. For this, multi-arm architecture has emerged as an efficient alternative that overcame these challenges, with many interesting advantages such as reducing critical micellar concentrations, producing smaller particles, allowing for various functional compositions, and ensuring prolonged and continuous drug release. This review focuses on examining the key variables that influence the customization of multi-arm architecture assemblies based on polycaprolactone and their impact on drug loading and delivery. Specifically, this study focuses on the investigation of the structure-property relationships in these formulations, including the thermal properties presented by this architecture. Furthermore, this work will emphasize the importance of the type of architecture, chain topology, self-assembly parameters, and comparison between multi-arm structures and linear counterparts in relation to their impact on their performance as nanocarriers. By understanding these relationships, more effective multi-arm polymers can be designed with appropriate characteristics for their intended applications.
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- Ridouan El Yousfi
- Laboratory Applied Chemistry and Environmental (LCAE-URAC18), Faculty of Sciences of Oujda, University Mohamed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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- Physical Chemistry of Natural Substances and Process Team, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE-CPSUNAP), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohamed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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- Laboratory Applied Chemistry and Environmental (LCAE-URAC18), Faculty of Sciences of Oujda, University Mohamed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Environment (LMCME), Department of Chemistry, Faculty Multidisciplinary Nador, University Mohamed Premier, P. B. 300, Nador 62700, Morocco
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- Physical Chemistry of Natural Substances and Process Team, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE-CPSUNAP), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohamed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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- Laboratory Applied Chemistry and Environmental (LCAE-URAC18), Faculty of Sciences of Oujda, University Mohamed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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- Laboratory Applied Chemistry and Environmental (LCAE-URAC18), Faculty of Sciences of Oujda, University Mohamed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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