MICELLAR CATALYSIS

Micellar catalysis provides a means for synthesizing novel and convent ional materials in aqueous media, resulting in improved reaction rates and eliminating the need for organic solvents. Recent developments in clude application of micellar catalysis to complex multiphase systems in which the surfactant plays multiple roles and interphase transport effects are often important. Experimental and theoretical studies have provided an improved understanding of competitive counterion binding, the effects of reactive and inert solubilizates, functionalized surfa ctants, and the use of surfactant aggregates as reaction templates.