In given protocol, Triton X 100 is used as a surfactant in reverse microemulsion method for synthesis of nanaparticles...can i substitute it by SDS ?
It is possible to use АОТ, mono nonyl ether of polyethylene glycol, SDS.
Triton X-100 is a nonionic surfactant while SDS is an anionic surfactant . So many structural parameters are expected to change for the nanomaterials on changing the surfactant during synthesis.
SDS is not a good idea for reverse microemulsions, because the charged head groups are on the inside of the micelles. Repulsion between these head groups means that is much harder to make reverse (micro)emulsions than with non-ionic surfactants.
From my knowledge, the reverse micellization of surfactant can be occured depending on (1) surfactant concentration (less water, more surfactant), (2) solution phase mixture (less water, more organic solvent), and (3) surfactant type: if you don’t want Triton X-100 (nonionic), you may replace it by some other surfactant with similar HLB value. SDS is not a good choice in this application therefore, you may try AOT as Prof. Yuri’s suggestion.
What are the desire functions of surfactant in your fermentation processes?
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