Lyotropic mesophase

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006852",
  "term": "Lyotropic mesophase",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A liquid crystalline phase formed by amphiphilic molecules in a solvent, where the phase behavior is dependent on concentration and temperature. These mesophases exhibit long-range order due to the self-assembly of molecules into structures like micelles, lamellae, or hexagonal arrays. Examples include soap solutions and biological membranes.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "amphiphilic",
    "mesogen",
    "mesophase"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2002, 74, 493. 'Definitions of basic terms relating to polymer liquid crystals (IUPAC Recommendations 2001)' on page 496 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200274030493)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lyotropic-mesophase/"
}