The self-assembly properties of a series of polymerizable cationic gemini surfactants: Effect of the acryloxyl group

- Three gemini surfactants with the acryloxyl group on the spacer were synthesized.
- The acryloxyl group on spacer results in a low critical micelle concentration.
- The aggregates in solution are characteristic of large size and high micropolarity.
- The intramolecular interaction exists in the polymerizable gemini surfactant.