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An "Ingredients" Approach to Functional Self-Synthesizing Materials: A Metal-Ion-Selective, Multi-Responsive, Self-Assembled Hydrogel
Authors: Li JW, Cvrtila I, Colomb-Delsuc M, Otten E, Otto S
Publisher: WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
Publication year: 2014
Journal: Chemistry - A European Journal
Journal name in source: CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
Journal acronym: CHEM-EUR J
Volume: 20
Issue: 48
First page : 15709
Last page: 15714
Number of pages: 6
ISSN: 0947-6539
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201404977
Abstract
New methodology for making novel materials is highly desirable. Here, an "ingredients" approach to functional self-assembled hydrogels was developed. By designing a building block to contain the right ingredients, a multi-responsive, self-assembled hydrogel was obtained through a process of template-induced self-synthesis in a dynamic combinatorial library. The system can be switched between gel and solution by light, redox reactions, pH, temperature, mechanical energy and sequestration or addition of MgII salt.
New methodology for making novel materials is highly desirable. Here, an "ingredients" approach to functional self-assembled hydrogels was developed. By designing a building block to contain the right ingredients, a multi-responsive, self-assembled hydrogel was obtained through a process of template-induced self-synthesis in a dynamic combinatorial library. The system can be switched between gel and solution by light, redox reactions, pH, temperature, mechanical energy and sequestration or addition of MgII salt.
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