Phase transition dynamics and microstructure evolution in a crystalline surfactant mesophase using time-dependent small-angle neutron scattering

Authors

Blake Simmons, Tulane University
Vivek Agarwal, University of Rhode Island
Mohit Singh, Tulane University
Gary McPherson, Tulane University
Vijay John, Tulane University
Arijit Bose, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

7-22-2003

Abstract

The phase transition dynamics and microstructure evolution in a crystalline surfactant mesophase was investigated. The time-dependent small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) was used in the investigation. It was observed that the hexagonal phase nucleates and remains at the equilibrium crystallographic d spacings and there was no relaxation of the lamellar d spacing over time.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Langmuir

Volume

19

Issue

15

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Simmons, Blake, Vivek Agarwal, Mohit Singh, Gary McPherson, Vijay John, and Arijit Bose. "Phase transition dynamics and microstructure evolution in a crystalline surfactant mesophase using time-dependent small-angle neutron scattering." Langmuir 19, 15 (2003): 6329-6332. doi: 10.1021/la0269863.