@misc{jin_interaction_of_2016, author={Jin, L.,Haramus, V.M.,Liu, F.,Xiao, J.,Eckerlebe, H.,Willumeit-Roemer, R.}, title={Interaction of a biosurfactant, Surfactin with a cationic Gemini surfactant in aqueous solution}, year={2016}, howpublished = {journal article}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2016.07.044}, abstract = {The interaction between biosurfactant Surfactin and cationic Gemini surfactant ethanediyl-1,3-bis(dodecyldimethylammonium bromide) (abbreviated as 12-3-12) was investigated using turbidity, surface tension, dynamic light scattering (DLS) and small angle neutron scattering (SANS). Analysis of critical micelle concentration (CMC) values in Surfactin/12-3-12 mixture indicates that there is synergism in formation of mixed Surfactin/12-3-12 micelles. Although Surfactin and 12-3-12 are oppositely charged in phosphate buffer solution (PBS, pH7.4), there are no precipitates observed at the concentrations below the CMC of Surfactin/12-3-12 system. However, at the concentration above CMC value, the Surfactin/12-3-12 mixture is severely turbid with high 12-3-12 content. DLS and SANS measurements follow the size and shape changes of mixed Surfactin/12-3-12 aggregates from small spherical micelles via elongated aggregates to large bulk complexes with increasing fraction of Gemini surfactant.}, note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2016.07.044} (DOI). Jin, L.; Haramus, V.; Liu, F.; Xiao, J.; Eckerlebe, H.; Willumeit-Roemer, R.: Interaction of a biosurfactant, Surfactin with a cationic Gemini surfactant in aqueous solution. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 2016. vol. 481, 201-209. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2016.07.044}}