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Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Wormlike Micelle Scission Energies

Abstract

Micelles, self-assembled structures formed by surfactant molecules,
have vital roles in biological, industrial, and pharmaceutical
applications, such as drug delivery and personal care products. The
basic properties of micelles, such as their ability to encapsulate
hydrophobic substances in their core, have been well established.
However, the dynamics of rare events like micelle scission—when
micelles break apart into smaller units—remain poorly understood.
Specifically, how variations in surfactant tail length affect the
energy required for micelle scission is not well-documented in the
literature. This study addresses this gap by investigating the
influence of surfactant tail length on the scission energy of
wormlike micelles using molecular dynamics simulations.
Understanding these dynamics can help optimize formulations for
drug delivery and materials science applications.

Keywords: Micelles, Molecular, Dynamics