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When microemulsions are in equilibrium with other liquid phases, the interfacial tensions are very low. The relationship between these tensions and the structure of the microemulsions will be discussed.
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Abillon, O., Chatenay, D., Guest, D., Langevin, D., Meunier, J. (1986). Low Interfacial Tension in Microemulsion Systems. In: Mittal, K.L., Bothorel, P. (eds) Surfactants in Solution. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1833-0_2
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