@article{article_1399457, title={Surfactant Micelles as Catalysts: Kinetic Modeling and Key Models}, journal={Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A: Chemistry}, volume={11}, pages={1165–1180}, year={2024}, DOI={10.18596/jotcsa.1399457}, url={https://izlik.org/JA74NT79JX}, author={Lavanya, Karrı and Vemuri, Srikanth and P, Shyamala and K V, Nagalakshmi and Kandisa, Ravi Vital}, keywords={Micellar catalysis, Kinetic modeling, Berezin model, Pseudophase model, Ion exchange model, Piskiewicz model}, abstract={Surfactant molecules possess both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, featuring a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail. When surfactants reach a critical micellar concentration, they assemble into stable molecular aggregates called micelles. These micelles serve as effective catalysts for a range of chemical reactions. To elucidate and make sense of experimental data related to micelle-catalyzed reactions, researchers often employ kinetic modeling as a valuable tool. Several kinetic models have been introduced to describe the reaction rates within micellar environments. In this discussion, we will provide a concise overview of four widely utilized models: The Berezin model, the pseudophase model, the ion exchange model, and the Piskiewicz model.}, number={3}