Nanometric Micelles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Application to Various Fields

Dear Colleagues,

Micelles are spheroidal aggregates obtained from the self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules that have found applications in various fields ranging from the nanometric formulation of drugs to the promotion of aqueous catalysis. Thanks to their easy synthesis, small size, tunable surface chemistry, and high encapsulation capacity, these objects have gathered considerable attention from researchers around the globe.

This Special Issue is dedicated to recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and application of micellar nano-assemblies.

The aim is thus to gather research articles dealing with the development of new objects with specific properties (e.g., controlled degradation, novel surface chemistry) or with new applications of micelles in various fields (e.g., nanomedicine, catalysis, smart materials). Review articles that cover specific types of micelles (e.g., polymer micelles, stimuli-responsive micelles) or particular fields of application (e.g., anti-bacterial treatment, green chemistry) and the preparation and/or application of micelles are also expected.

Authors are invited to submit articles that tackle micelle-related topics with emphasis on varied aspects such as physicochemical properties, chemical synthesis, biological impact, catalytic activity or any feature relevant to their research activity.

Dr. Edmond Gravel
Guest Editor

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