Abstract
Monolayer characteristics of chiral amphiphiles at the air-water interface are studied by the use of fluorescence microscopy. Presence of less-hydrated halide anions and anionic cyanine dye in the subphase exerted remarkable influence on the π-A isotherms and fluorescence images of ammonium monolayers. Chiral domain structures observed on pure water were transcribed to that of cyanine dye aggregates, when they were adsorbed to pre-compressed monolayers. Specific binding of cyanine dyes to crystalline domains was required for the morphological transcription process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 265-274 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects |
Volume | 171 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 10 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry