Abstract
A classical molecular dynamics simulation of a monolayer of sodium laurate (dodecanoate) at the air−water interface has been carried out. We found highly curved, dynamic structural features within the soap monolayer during the simulation. Introduction of salt in the water appears to suppress the formation of these structural patterns, indicating that electrostatic repulsion among anionic headgroups is a key component in creating these structures.
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