New dissymmetrical neutral-cationic or anionic-cationic alpha,omega-diamido bolaamphiphiles have been synthesized in which the polar headgroups are derived from alginate and glycine betaine and which exhibit monolayer lipid membrane vesicles, large lamellae and rods.
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