Computer simulation studies of counterion effects on the properties of surfactant systems

Recent developments in the computer simulation studies of the effects of counterions on the properties of ionic surfactant systems in contact with aqueous solution phase are discussed. The article deals with three types of systems: normal micelles, monolayers at the air/aqueous solution interface, and reverse micelles, i.e., water-in-oil microemulsions.

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► Computer simulation of surfactant systems
► Effects of counterions on properties of ionic surfactant systems
► Normal micelles, monolayers, reverse micelles
► Effects of added salt and counterion type on aggregation properties.