Spontaneous Vesicle Formation from Bulky Tetrasiloxane-tailed Dicephalic Surfactant

Abstract The spontaneous vesicle formation from a novel bulky tetrasiloxane-tailed dicephalic surfactant composed of a carbohydrate and ethylene glycol ethyl ether was reported. The surface tension measurements revealed that aggregates are formed, and dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements suggested the aggregates are vesicles. The size and morphology were observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The vesicle formation was further confirmed by dye entrapment studies.