Sodium dodecyl sulfate adsorbed monolayers on gold electrodes

Self-assembled aggregates of amphiphilic surfactant molecules formed on solid surfaces are similar to biological membranes. To understand the formation mechanism of these aggregates, we have studied the formation of self-organized monolayers from low-concentration sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) aqueous solutions (concentration below the critical micelle concentration) on gold surfaces. The study has been carried out by using simultaneously quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) and open circuit potential measurements in situ. We have developed a model which explains the variation of the QCM frequency and open circuit potential following SDS additions to water. The dominant growth mechanism during the major part of film formation was demonstrated to be surface diffusion of surfactant molecules.     

Effect of sodium dodecyl sulfate and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide catanionic surfactant on the enzymatic hydrolysis of Avicel and corn stover

Nonionic surfactants could effectively improve the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of lignocellulose, while small molecule anionic and cationic surfactants usually inhibited the enzymatic hydrolysis. The results showed that the anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) could improve the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of Avicel at the concentration range of 0.1–1 mM, but it did inhibit enzymatic hydrolysis at higher concentration. Cationic surfactant cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) was used to regulate the surface charge of SDS; thereby catanionic surfactant SDS-CTAB was formed. The effect of SDS-CTAB catanionic surfactant with varied molar ratios on the enzymatic hydrolysis of pure cellulose and corn stover at various enzymatic hydrolysis environments was investigated. SDS-CTAB could increase the enzymatic hydrolysis of corn stover at high solid loading from 33.3 to 42.4%. Using SDS-CTAB could reduce about 58% of the cellulase dosage to achieve 80% of the enzymatic hydrolysis of corn stover. SDS-CTAB catanionic surfactant could regulate the surface charge of cellulase in the hydrolyzate and reduce the non-productive adsorption of cellulase on the lignin, thereby improving the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of lignocellulose.     

Miscibility of sodium dodecyl sulfate and sodium decyl sulfate in the adsorbed film and micelle

The interfacial tension of the aqueous solution of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and sodium decyl sulfate (SDeS) mixture against hexane was measured as a function of the total molality and composition of the surfactant mixture at 298.15 K under atmospheric pressure. The compositions of adsorbed film and micelle were evaluated numerically by applying the thermodynamic relations to the experimental results. These results were shown in the form of the phase diagrams of adsorption and micelle formation and compared with those of the aqueous solution of sodium perfluorooctanoate (SPFO) and SDeS mixture. It was found that the diagrams of SDS and SDeS system have swollen cigar shapes and are quite different from those of SPFO and SDeS system which show non-ideal mixing both in the adsorbed film and micelle. This finding was attributed to the fact that the interaction between fluorocarbon and hydrocarbon chains is weaker than that between hydrocarbon chains.     

Sodium dodecyl sulfate promoting a cooperative association process of sodium cholate with bovine serum albumin

Sodium cholate (NaC) was used as a representative bile salt in the process of cooperative binding to bovine serum albumin (BSA) in a mixture with sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). The experiments were performed in 0.02 M Tris-HCl buffer solution (pH 7.50), in the presence of 0.1% BSA and at 25 degrees C. The aim of this study is to provide information on the performance of the BSA in the promotion of cooperative binding of sodium cholate promoted by the presence of SDS. The method used to monitor the binding was based on the analysis of the effect of SDS and NaC concentrations and their mixtures upon the fluorescence intensity of the BSA tryptophan residues. Plots of the fluorescence emission bands in terms of the A0/A ratio vs surfactant concentrations, where A0 and A represent the areas of emission bands in the presence and absence of the surfactants, respectively, were drawn in order to investigate the surfactant interaction with the protein. An alternative methodology, the specific conductivity vs surfactant concentration plots, was used, which involves mixtures of SDS and NaC to investigate the association processes, through the determination of the critical aggregation concentration (cac, when in the presence of protein) and the critical micellar concentration (cmc). The results led to a general conclusion that as the mixed micellar aggregates become richer in the bile salt monomer, the tendency to lose the reactivity with the protein increases. According to our results, a clear evidence of the predomination of BSA-SDS-NaC complexes is found only for the SDS molar fraction above approximately 0.6, and below this fraction a tendency toward free mixed micelles starts to predominate.     

Miscibility of sodium chloride and sodium dodecyl sulfate in the adsorbed film and aggregate

The adsorption, micelle formation, and salting out of sodium dodecyl sulfate in the presence of sodium chloride were studied from the viewpoint of their mixed adsorption and aggregate formation. The surface tension of aqueous solutions of a sodium chloride–sodium dodecyl sulfate mixture was measured as a function of the total molality and composition of the mixture. Phase diagrams of adsorption and aggregate formation were obtained by applying thermodynamic equations to the surface tension. Judging from the phase diagrams, sodium chloride and sodium dodecyl sulfate are miscible in the adsorbed film at very large composition of sodium chloride and in the salted-out crystalline particle, while they are immiscible in the micelle. The miscibilities in the adsorbed film, micelle, and crystalline particle increase in the following order: particle > adsorbed film > micelle. The difference in miscibility among the oriented states was ascribed to the difference in geometry between the adsorbed film and micelle and to the interaction between bilayer surfaces in the particle.     

Spontaneously formed nonequilibrium vesicles of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide and sodium octyl sulfate in aqueous dispersions

It is well-known that vesicles form in mixtures of cationic and anionic surfactants. We have investigated mixtures of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and sodium octyl sulfate (SOS) with the latter in excess over a long time, about 500 days. We have followed the growth of the aggregates by light scattering and checked the morphologies by cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryoTEM). All samples showed a monotonic growth with decreasing rate (the change of size was about linear on a logarithmic time scale). In series of samples with weight ratio 30:70 of CTAB/SOS and total surfactant concentration between 0.5 and 3 wt %, the size increased with the surfactant concentration up to 2 wt % and decreased thereafter; cryoTEM examination revealed that the samples contained a majority of open bilayer structures at the highest concentrations. Part of the sample at 2 wt % was diluted to 0.5 wt % after 60 days. The size measured after dilution was slightly smaller than before but well above that found in the directly prepared 0.5 wt % sample, and the particle size in the three samples continued to grow in parallel. Structures other than unilamellar vesicles were observed also in samples at 2 wt % total surfactant concentration at CTAB/SOS ratios close to the borders of the vesicle lobe in the (quasi) ternary phase diagram as published (Yatcilla, M. T.; Herrington, K. L.; Brasher, L. L.; Kaler, E. W.; Chiruvolu, S.; Zasadzinski, J. A. J. Phys. Chem. 1996, 100, 5874). The results clearly show that the spontaneous vesicle populations do not represent equilibrium populations. They also suggest that the vesicle lobes in the phase diagram mainly represent areas where a lamellar phase is easily dispersed in the form of vesicles in an aqueous solution.     

Denaturation of human serum albumin under the action of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide according to fluorescence polarization data of protein

Denaturation of human serum albumin (HSA) under the action of cationic detergent cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) is studied at different pH values by estimating the rotational diffusion of protein via fluorescence polarization. The degree of polarization of HSA tryptophan fluorescence, the rotational relaxation time, the rotational diffusion coefficient and the effective Einstein radius of the HSA molecules in solutions with different CTAB concentrations at different pH values are determined. The obtained rotational diffusion parameters of the HSA molecules show that under the action of CTAB, HSA denaturation has a one-stage character and proceeds more intensely and effectively at pH values higher than the pI value of protein (4.7).     

Interactions of some amino acids and glycine peptides with aqueous sodium dodecyl sulfate and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide at T=298.15 K: a volumetric approach

The apparent molar volumes V_φ of glycine, alanine, valine, leucine, and lysine have been determined in aqueous solutions of 0.05, 0.5, 1.0 mol · kg⁻¹ sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and 1.0 mol · kg⁻¹ cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) by density measurements at T=298.15 K. The apparent molar volumes have also been determined for diglycine and triglycine in 1 mol · kg⁻¹ SDS and CTAB solutions. These data have been used to calculate the infinite dilution apparent molar volumes V₂⁰ for the amino acids and peptides in aqueous SDS and CTAB and the standard partial molar volumes of transfer (Δ_trV_2,m⁰) of the amino acids and peptides to these aqueous surfactant solutions. The linear correlation of V₂⁰ for a homologous series of amino acids has been utilized to calculate the contribution of the charged end groups (NH₃⁺, COO⁻), CH₂ group and other alkyl chains of the amino acids to V₂⁰. The results on the partial molar volumes of transfer from water to aqueous SDS and CTAB have been interpreted in terms of ion–ion, ion–polar and hydrophobic–hydrophobic group interactions. The volume of transfer data suggests that ion–ion or ion–hydrophilic group interactions of the amino acids and peptides are stronger with SDS compared to those with CTAB. Comparison of the hydration numbers of amino acids calculated in the present studies with those in other solvents from literature shows that these numbers are almost the same at 1 mol · kg⁻¹ level of the cosolvent/cosolute. Increasing molality of the cosolvent/cosolute beyond 1 mol · kg⁻¹ lowers the hydration number of the amino acids due to increased interactions with the solvent and reduced electrostriction.     

New pseudo-stationary phases for electrokinetic capillary chromatography. Complexes between bovine serum albumin and sodium dodecyl sulfate

The complexes formed between a protein (bovine serum albumin, BSA) and a surfactant (sodium dodecyl sulfate, SDS) were studied as separation carriers in electrokinetic chromatography. Selectivities different from those with either SDS or BSA alone in the background electrolyte (BGE) were obtained. Separation performances were demonstrated to be closely related to the type of complex formed, as predicted by the isotherm curve of SDS on BSA. For each composition of background electrolyte, capacity factors and resolutions were calculated. We compared the results with these complexes to electropherograms using BGE containing either BSA or SDS alone. The separation of a mixture of phenols indicate that some compositions of the BSA-SDS complexes are efficient selectors.     

A novel sensor of cysteine self-assembled monolayers over gold nanoparticles for the selective determination of epinephrine in presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate

A novel sensor of cysteine self-assembled monolayers over gold nanoparticles modified gold electrode has been constructed for the determination of epinephrine in presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (Au/Au(nano)-CysSDS). Electrochemical investigation and characterization of the modified electrode are achieved using cyclic voltammetry, linear sweep voltammetry, and scanning electron microscopy. The Au/Au(nano)-CysSDS electrode current signal is remarkably stable via repeated cycles and long term stability, due to the strong Au-S bond, compared to the Au/Au(nano) electrode. The catalytic oxidation peak currents obtained from linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) increased linearly with increasing epinephrine concentrations in the range of 2 to 30 μmol L(-1) and 35 to 200 μmol L(-1) with correlation coefficients of 0.9981 and 0.9999 and a limit of detection of 0.294 nmol L(-1) and 1.49 nmol L(-1), respectively. The results showed that Au/Au(nano)-CysSDS can selectively determine epinephrine in the coexistence of a large amount of uric acid and glucose. In addition, a highly selective and simultaneous determination of tertiary mixture of ascorbic acid, epinephrine, and acetaminophen is explored at this modified electrode. Excellent recovery results were obtained for determination of epinephrine in spiked urine samples at the modified electrode. Au/Au(nano)-CysSDS can be used as a sensor with excellent reproducibility, sensitivity, and long term stability.     

The interaction of isomeric hexanediols with sodium dodecyl sulfate and dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide micelles

The micelle formation process for a typical anionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulfate, and a typical cationic surfactant, dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide, has been investigated in a series of mixed solvents consisting of different concentrations of isomeric hexanediols (1,2-hexanediol and 1,6-hexanediol) in water. The critical micelle concentrations and the degrees of counterion dissociation of the mixed micelles were obtained from conductance experiments. Luminescence probing experiments have been used to determine the concentration of micelles in solution and, hence, the micellar aggregation numbers of the surfactants in the mixed solvent systems. The alcohol aggregation numbers were determined by combining the partition coefficients (obtained using NMR paramagnetic relaxation enhancement experiments) with the micellar concentrations from the luminescence probing experiments. All these results are interpreted in terms of the difference in the interaction of the isomeric hexanediols with the surfactant as a function of the position of the hydroxyl groups on the six-carbon chain of the alcohol. Received: 28 June 2000/Accepted: 5 July 2000     

Electrochemical surface plasmon resonance investigation of dodecyl sulfate adsorption to electroactive self-assembled monolayers via ion-pairing interactions

The redox-induced assembly of amphiphilic molecules and macromolecules at electrode surfaces is a potentially attractive means of electrochemically modulating the organization of materials and nanostructures on solid substrates via ion-pairing interactions or charge-transfer complexation. In this regard, we have investigated the potential-induced adsorption and aggregation of dodecyl sulfate, a common anionic surfactant, at a ferrocenylundecanethiolate (FcC11SAu) self-assembled monolayer (SAM)/aqueous solution interface by electrochemical surface plasmon resonance (ESPR) spectroscopy. The surfactant anions adsorb onto the electroactive SAM by specific ion-pairing interactions with the oxidized ferricinium species. The ferricinium charge density (QFc+) obtained by cyclic voltammetry and surface coverage measured by SPR indicate that the dodecyl sulfate forms an interdigitated monolayer, where half of the surfactant molecules have their sulfate headgroups paired to the surface and half have their headgroups exposed to the aqueous solution. The surface coverage of dodecyl sulfate was found to depend on both the ferricinium surface concentration and the surfactant aggregation state in solution. A maximum coverage of dodecyl sulfate on the ferricinium surface is obtained below the critical micelle concentration (cmc), in contrast to dodecyl sulfate adsorption to SAM surfaces of static positive charge. This marked difference in adsorption behavior is attributed to the dynamic generation of ferricinium by potential cycling and the specific nature of the ion-pairing interactions versus pure electrostatic ones. The results presented point to a new way of organizing molecules via electrical stimulus.     

Protective effect of small amounts of sodium dodecyl sulfate on the helical structure of bovine serum albumin in thermal denaturation

In the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), the secondary structure of bovine serum albumin (BSA) was almost protected against thermal denaturation above 50 degrees C, where the structural change became irreversible. Beyond 30 degrees C, the helicity (66%) of the protein sharply decreased with rise of temperature. In response to this, the proportions of beta-structure and random coil increased. The helicity and the beta-structural proportion were 44% and 13% at 65 degrees C, respectively. The protective effect was observed upon the coexistence of SDS of extremely low concentrations: the molar ratio of [SDS]/[BSA] of 15 was enough to induce the maximal protective effect on the helical structure of the protein. The maximal protected helicity was 58% at 65 degrees C, increasing to 64% upon cooling down to 25 degrees C. This protective effect became greater with an increase of chain length of alkyl sulfate ion. On the other hand, a cationic surfactant did not protect the BSA structure at all against the thermal denaturation. This protective effect was characterized by the specific amphiphilic nature of anionic surfactant. Such an anionic surfactant is considered to protect the protein structure by building bridges between particular nonpolar residues and particular positively charged residues located on different loops of the protein.     

Miscibility of calcium chloride and sodium dodecyl sulfate in the adsorbed film and aggregates

The adsorption, micelle formation, and coagel-particle formation of sodium dodecyl sulfate in the presence of calcium chloride were studied from the viewpoint of mixed adsorption and aggregate formation of inorganic salt and surfactant. Judging from the phase diagrams of adsorption and aggregate formation, negative azeotropy takes place in the mixed adsorption and aggregate formation of calcium chloride and sodium dodecyl sulfate due to electrostatic attraction between calcium and dodecyl sulfate ions. The miscibility of calcium chloride and sodium dodecyl sulfate in the oriented states increases in the order, particle > adsorbed film > micelle. The difference in the miscibility was ascribed to the difference in geometry between the adsorbed film and micelle and to the interaction between bilayer surfaces in the particle. The particle-micelle equilibrium was thermodynamically considered by using the equilibrium composition of aggregates.     

Effect of sodium dodecyl sulfate on lipase ofCandida lipolytica

The effects of sodium dodecyl sulfate on extracellular lipase produced byCandida lipolytica have been studied. The microorganism was grown in culture medium containing different sodium dodecyl sulfate concentrations added to the culture at different intervals of growth. The extracellular lipase activity was not detected when the treated culture supernatants were directly tested in Yeast Mold Agar-Triolein-Rhodamine plates, regardless of surfactant addition time and concentrations. However, after ammonium sulfate precipitation and dialysis, the extracellular lipase activity could be recovered. Therefore, the surfactant, under the experimental conditions used here, does not seem to be able to inhibit lipase production, but it does inhibit the enzyme activity because of its presence in the mixture of the reaction.     

Denaturation of bovine serum albumin under the action of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, according to data from fluorescence analysis

The tryptophan fluorescence of bovine serum albumin (BSA) in solutions with different concentrations of cationic detergent cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) at different pH is investigated, providing information on BSA denaturation under the action of CTAB. It is found that BSA denaturation under the action of CTAB at all of the investigated pH values (3.5–8.0) is a single-stage process, as determined by BSA tryptophan fluorescence quenching, by an increased degree of the BSA tryptophan fluorescence polarization, and by the values of the parameters for the rotational diffusion of BSA molecules in CTAB solutions. It is shown that the cationic detergent CTAB is more efficient for BSA denaturation at pH values higher than the BSA isoelectric point (4.9).     

The concentration dependence of micelle aggregation and the shape of micelles of sodium dodecyl sulfate and hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide

The recently reported data by Corti and Degiorgio for the diffusion coefficients and micelle molecular weights of two surfactants were used for correlating the concentration dependence of hydrodynamic and thermodynamic properties of micellar particles.     

Chemically transformable configurations of mercaptohexadecanoic acid self-assembled monolayers adsorbed on Au(111)

Carboxyl-terminated self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are commonly used in a variety of applications, with the assumption that the molecules form well-ordered monolayers. In this work, near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure measurements verify that well-ordered monolayers can be formed using acetic acid in the solvent. Disordered monolayers with unbound molecules present in the film result using only ethanol. A stark reorientation occurs upon deprotonation of the end group by rinsing in a KOH solution. This reorientation of the end group is reversible with tilted-over, hydrogen-bound carboxyl groups while the carboxylate ion end groups are upright. C(1s) photoemission shows that SAMs formed and rinsed with acetic acid in ethanol have protonated end groups, while SAMs formed without acetic acid have a large fraction of carboxylate-terminated molecules.