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Interaction of cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide family (CnTAB) with cellulose nanocrystals (C = carbon number in alkyl chain of surfactant) (Brinatti et al. 2016)
| CnTAB interaction with cellulose nanocrystals | Micelle formation | Flocculation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C = 12 | Electrostatic | High concentration | |
| C = 14 | Electrostatic–hydrophobic | Low concentration | High concentration |
| C = 16 | Electrostatic–hydrophobic | Low concentration | High concentration |
