ABSTRACT

Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................................................................... 409 Anionic Surfactants ....................................................................................................................................................... 409 Cationic Surfactants....................................................................................................................................................... 410

References ................................................................................................................................................................................ 410

One of the most important properties of aqueous micellar solutions is their ability to enhance the solubility of otherwise sparingly soluble substances. This seems to have been acknowledged as far back as 1846 when, according to McBain and Hutchinson [1]; Persoz observed increased solubility in soap solutions.