Light scattering by polydisperse cylindrical micelles

Abstract

Angular light-scattering measurements have been analyzed using the Rayleigh-Gans theory to obtain information on the structure and polydispersity of the micelles formed in aqueous solutions of [graphic ommitted]. The cylindrical micelles have a radius equal to the extended length of the monomer molecule and a polydispersity which is consistent with the predictions of the multiple equilibrium thermodynamic treatment of micelle formation.