Electron processes in AOT reverse micelles. Part 1.—Absorption spectra and lifetimes of hydrated electrons as studied by pulse radiolysis

Abstract

Pulse radiolysis has been applied to produce hydrated electrons in reverse micelles of AOT in heptane or methylcyclohexane at various water contents. The observed influence of the water : AOT ratio on the spectral properties of eaq– and on its lifetime have been critically compared with results published in the literature. The influence of the hydrocarbon solvent on the spectra properties of eaq– is discussed.