Micellar solubilization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007294",
  "term": "Micellar solubilization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which a substance, typically insoluble or sparingly soluble in a solvent, is incorporated into the interior of micelles formed by surfactants in that solvent. The hydrophobic core of the micelle provides a favorable environment for the solubilized material. This phenomenon is widely used in detergents, drug delivery, and chemical reactions.",
  "synonyms": [
    "solubilization"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "association",
    "colloid",
    "micelle"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 612 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/micellar-solubilization/"
}