Synthesis of CdS Nanoparticles

Full procedure can be found at: https://education.mrsec.wisc.edu/cds-...

Micelle formation is essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and complicated lipids within the human body. The use of reverse micelles or "water-in-oil" microemulsions is a simple and successful experiment that provides an effective way to introduce nanotechnology and surfactant chemistry to students in the general chemistry laboratory.

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