| This homogeneity is due to the fact that the biodiesel can act as an amphiphile and form micelles that have nonpolar tails and polar heads. |
| In essence, TESPT is acting as a small molecule amphiphile that can effectively temper the surface energy differences that exist between BIIR and silica. |
| A gemini amphiphile made of natural fatty acid and several peptides, the new material has high permeability. |
| Hydrophilic portions of the amphiphile are shown as dark shaded, hydrophobic portions are shown as light shaded, and solvent is shown as unshaded. |
