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What are the properties of micelle?

Posted August 22, 2024


Answer

Micelle display the following properties: 

  • They are dynamic and not static. There is a continuous exchange between their molecules with the molecules in the surrounding solution. 
  • The shape and size of micelles can change based on conditions such as temperature and surfactant concentration.
  • Micelles can dissolve hydrophobic compounds within their hydrophobic core, making them effective as detergents. 
Additional resources

Pharmaceutical applications of micelles in chromatography and electrophoresis

Cell Navigator® Cell Plasma Membrane Staining Kit *Green Fluorescence*