Non-ergodicity in lattice Monte Carlo simulation of a self-assembling process

In this Letter, we report the case of non-ergodicity in lattice Monte Carlo simulation of a self-assembling process. It is shown that for microemulsion systems, much attention should be done if the hydrophobic interaction model is used. The model we have used for Monte Carlo simulation is that extensively used in the literature. It was shown that the athermal method of relaxation should be done to be sure about the non-ergodicity. For these systems, traditional Metropolis algorithm may involve in non-ergodicity.