Effect of gabapentin on solution surface properties and micellization behavior of betaine-based surfactant ionic liquids
2025

Gabapentin's Effect on Ionic Liquids

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Author Information

Author(s): Ghasemzadeh Shima, Bagheri Mohammad, Shekaari Hemayat, Golmohammadi Behrang

Primary Institution: Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

Hypothesis

How does gabapentin affect the surface properties and micellization behavior of betaine-based ionic liquids?

Conclusion

Gabapentin reduces surface tension and enhances micellization efficiency in betaine-based ionic liquids.

Supporting Evidence

  • Increasing gabapentin concentration decreases surface tension.
  • Longer alkyl chains in ionic liquids improve micellization efficiency.
  • Thermodynamic analysis shows spontaneous micelle formation.
  • Electrical conductivity decreases with higher gabapentin concentrations.
  • Longer alkyl chains enhance ionic character and conductivity.
  • Gabapentin influences the solvation and interfacial behavior of ionic liquids.

Takeaway

This study shows that adding gabapentin to certain liquids makes them better at forming tiny clusters, which can help in drug delivery.

Methodology

Surface tension and electrical conductivity measurements were conducted at 298.15 K to determine micellization properties.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/s41598-024-83777-7

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