micellulaire
Micellulaire is the French adjective used to describe things related to micelles, which are aggregates formed by amphiphilic molecules in solution. In aqueous environments, surfactants or certain lipids self-assemble into micelles when their concentration exceeds a threshold known as the critical micelle concentration (CMC). In a micelle, the hydrophobic tails are shielded from water by the hydrophilic heads, creating a distinct interior where nonpolar substances can be solubilized.
Formation and structure are governed by the properties of the amphiphile, temperature, ionic strength, and the
Biological and technological relevance is broad. In digestion, bile salt micelles solubilize lipids to aid absorption.
Notes and distinctions: micelles are distinct from emulsions and are highly dependent on concentration and interfacial