We have recently discovered that some calix[4]arene-based lipids self-assemble into completely monodisperse micelles in terms of the aggregation number (Nagg). Interestingly, the Naggs are always consistent with the face number of Platonic solids, indicating the formation of polyhedral structures. We believe that this is a common feature of the micelles with small aggregation number less than 20. Sulfonatocalix[4]arene-based lipids are the most familiar lipid in calix[4]arene-based lipid systems, and have been used in many researches in academia. In this study, we have investigated the structure of sulfonatocalix[4]arene-based micelles using small angle scattering techniques and analytical ultracentrifugation measurements. We will discuss the effects of the salt concentration as well as the alkyl chain length on the micellar structures in the meeting.

Platonic micelles: A novel aggregation behavior of sulfonatocalix[4]arene-based micelles

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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