Research Progress of Gemini Surfactants
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 365
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Interests: spectroscopy; organic synthesis; molecular interactions; surface chemistry; microbiocide chemistry; betaines; corrosion inhibition
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Interests: organic synthesis; molecular interactions; surface chemistry; microbiocide chemistry; smart materials; corrosion inhibition; environmental chemistry
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Dear Colleagues,
Emerging gemini surfactants possess a unique dimeric architecture that confers superior physicochemical and biological properties compared to conventional surfactants. Their versatile hydrophilic–lipophilic balance (HLB) makes them extremely valuable as innovative materials across multiple scientific domains.
In chemistry, they play a significant role in corrosion inhibition, micellar catalysis, nanoparticle synthesis, the preparation of supramolecular solvents and nanoemulsions, the synthesis of precisely defined polymers, and fluid rheology. In pharmacy and medicine, they serve as potent biocides, effective drug carriers, capping agents for metal nanoparticles with biocidal properties, and promising nonviral gene delivery systems. In optoelectronics, they enable the formation of spatial networks of well-dispersed molecules for advanced applications.
Gemini surfactants also play a pivotal role in the development of smart materials and emerging technologies. This comprehensive review of their research progress aims to deepen our understanding of both their current capabilities and the technological challenges that lie ahead in harnessing their full potential.
Dr. Iwona Kowalczyk
Prof. Dr. Bogumil E. Brycki
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gemini surfactants
- biological activity
- physicochemical analysis
- smart material
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