micelles
Detergent molecule spheres
Micelles are tiny clusters that form when molecules with both water-attracting and water-repelling ends arrange themselves in liquid.
In water, the water-repelling tails huddle inward while the water-attracting heads face outward, creating spherical structures.
This is how soap works—grease gets trapped inside micelles and washes away.
The detergent forms micelles that lift oil from fabric.
Globe-like in form
- core-shellLayered particle architecture
- bilayerTwo-layer molecular arrangement
- aggregationCombined collection of items
- self-assemblySpontaneous structural organization
hydrophobic · hydrophilic · vesicles · liposomes · aqueous · interface · phospholipids · stability
Manufactured therapeutic substances
- targetedChosen for specific attention
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- drugsTherapeutic chemical compounds
- releaseTo let go
carriers · bioavailability · solubilization · encapsulation · protection · formulation · biodistribution · uptake
Blended immiscible liquids
- dispersionScattering across space
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- solubilizationMaking something dissolvable
- thermodynamicsScience of heat-energy relationships
kinetics · scattering · light · phase · stability · equilibrium · diffusion · turbidity
Chemical cleaning agent
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- shampooLiquid hair cleanser
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- dispersantAgent breaking up concentrations
foaming · cleansing · washing · degreaser · dishwashing · laundry · cosmetics · skincare
spherical
Globe-like in form
- core-shellLayered particle architecture
- bilayerTwo-layer molecular arrangement
- aggregationCombined collection of items
self-assembly · hydrophobic · hydrophilic · vesicles · liposomes · aqueous · interface · phospholipids · stability · dynamics
pharmaceuticals
Manufactured therapeutic substances
- targetedChosen for specific attention
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- drugsTherapeutic chemical compounds
release · carriers · bioavailability · solubilization · encapsulation · protection · formulation · biodistribution · uptake · payloads
emulsion
Blended immiscible liquids
- dispersionScattering across space
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- solubilizationMaking something dissolvable
thermodynamics · kinetics · scattering · light · phase · stability · equilibrium · diffusion · turbidity · coalescence
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- shampooLiquid hair cleanser
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
dispersant · foaming · cleansing · washing · degreaser · dishwashing · laundry · cosmetics · skincare · hygiene