Kinetics of structural transitions in surfactant solutions

While the equilibrium behaviour of surfactant solutions is well studied, the understanding of the kinetics and pathways of structural transitions under nonequilibrium conditions is only beginning to develop. Attention has recently been directed mainly towards micellar kinetics, transitions between micellar and lamellar phases, vesicle fusion, and phase separation in microemulsions. This progress has profited greatly from developments that have taken place in various techniques and instruments.