Institut Laue-Langevin

Neutrons answer shampoo formulation puzzle

Scientists at the ILL have used neutrons to solve a long-standing mystery about the surface properties of polyelectrolyte/surfactant mixtures, such as those used in many detergents, paints, shampoos and conditioners. Their new findings, recently published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry B, could improve production and optimize the performance of these products, and could even lead to the development of new targeted drug or gene delivery applications. [more]