Compartmentalizing Supramolecular Hydrogels Using Aqueous Multi‐phase Systems

Journal article (2017)

Authors

S. Mytnyk ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter - AS
A.G.L. Olive ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter - AS
F. Versluis ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter - AS
J.M. Poolman ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter - AS
E. Mendes ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter - AS
R. Eelkema ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter - AS
J.H. van Esch ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter - AS
Research Group
ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter (AS) (TU Delft)
Colloids Compartmentalization Gels Aqueous systems Multi-phase systems
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

ChemE/Chemical Engineering

Research Group

ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter

Abstract

A generic method is used for compartmentalization of supramolecular hydrogels by using water-in-water emulsions based on aqueous multi-phase systems (AMPS). By forming the low-molecular-weight hydrogel throughout all phases of all-aqueous emulsions, distinct, micro-compartmentalized materials were created. This structuring approach offers control over the composition of each type of the compartments by directing the partitioning of objects to be encapsulated. Moreover, this method allows for barrier-less, dynamic exchange of even large hydrophilic solutes (MW≈60kDa) between separate aqueous compartments. These features are expected to find use in the fields of, for instance, micro-structured catalysts, templating, and tissue engineering.

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