Micelles are the unsung heroes of a clean surface! But how do they form? And how do they help us achieve squeaky clean hands?
Hello! My name is Isabelle and I am a junior studying biochemistry at the University of Michigan. Big big big shout out to my friends for encouraging me to apply to the Science Ambassador Scholarship (especially after a crazy finals week...)!
Micelles are fascinating and have many applications beyond soap, including use as detergents in cleaning products, emulsifiers in cosmetics, assisting in lipid digestion, and in pharmaceuticals. While I couldn’t cover these in the video, I encourage you to explore these fascinating topics further!
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