Micellar rod

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007293",
  "term": "Micellar rod",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An elongated, cylindrical aggregate of amphiphilic molecules, such as surfactants or block copolymers, formed in a solvent. These structures arise from the self-assembly of molecules above a certain concentration, known as the critical micelle concentration. Micellar rods possess a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic shell, and their dimensions can vary significantly depending on the molecular architecture and solution conditions.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 479 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/micellar-rod/"
}