Properties, Characterizations and Applications of Organometallic Surfactants—A Review

Saminu M. Magami¹, Zaharaddeen N. Garba², Mansur B. Ibrahim²

¹Department of Chemistry, Northwest University, Kano, Nigeria.
²Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
²Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

DOI: 10.4236/msce.2015.310004                

Abstract

This review focuses on organometallic surfactant frameworks considering their wide applications. Organometallic surfactants have grown from being used as dewaxers in complex industrial processes to the production of nanoparticles and for use in many drug delivery applications. Their properties such as self assembly, forming supramolecular structures are outstanding, providing for their myriad industrial usage. In this review, an account of properties, preparation techniques, characterisation techniques and uses of organometallic surfactants are covered.

Keywords

Organometallic, Surfactants, Drug-Delivery, Nano-Particles, Amphiphilic

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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