Gold Amphiphiles 1 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption V-shaped amphiphilic molecules containing gold nanoparticles form cylindrical micelles when exposed to water. Credit Eugene Zubarev/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.