Size control and compartmentalization in self-assembled nano-structures of a multisegment amphiphilew

A ‘‘multisegment amphiphile’’ has been synthesized by covalently connecting two well known building blocks, a gelator and a micelle forming surfactant. Self-assembly results in the formation of compartmentalized nano-object displaying properties inherited from both parents.

Self-assembled interpenetrating networks by orthogonal self assembly of surfactants and hydrogelators

Interpenetrating networks (IPN) consist of two or more networks of different components which are entangled on a molecular scale and cannot be separated without breaking at least one of the networks. They are of great technological interest because they allow the blending of two or more otherwise incompatible properties or functions, and...