Efficiency of single and mixed Gemini/conventional micelles on solubilization of phenanthrene

Water solubility enhancement of phenanthrene (PHE) by a cationic Gemini surfactant (CG), four cationic and nonionic conventional surfactants (Brij35, TX 100, CPC and DTAB) as well as their equimolar binary combinations (CG/Brij35, CG/TX100, CG/CPC and CG/DTAB) have been studied and compared. Their solubilization efficiency and relationship between the structure and the solubilizing capacity towards PHE have been quantified in terms of the …