The structure of gemini surfactant self-assemblies investigated by energy dispersive X-ray diffraction

Gemini surfactants are characterized by two polar headgroups, connected by a spacer of various kinds, and two hydrophobic tails and it represent an interesting topic both for industry and research. The structure of fully hydrated solid supported cationic gemini 1a multibilayers is studied by means of energy dispersive X-ray diffraction.