Transient supramolecular hydrogels formed by catalytic control over molecular self-assembly

Journal article (2020)

Authors

Hucheng Wang East China University of Science and Technology
Liqun Liu East China University of Science and Technology
Shengyu Bai East China University of Science and Technology
Xuhong Guo East China University of Science and Technology
R. Eelkema ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter - AS
J.H. van Esch ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter - AS
Y. Wang East China University of Science and Technology
Research Group
ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter (AS) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2020 Hucheng Wang, Liqun Liu, Shengyu Bai, Xuhong Guo, R. Eelkema, J.H. van Esch, Y. Wang
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https://doi.org/10.1039/d0sm01584a
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Published Date

2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

ChemE/Chemical Engineering

Research Group

ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter

Abstract

The present work shows how transient supramolecular hydrogels can be formed by catalytically controlled molecular self-assembly. Catalysis formation of molecular gelators leads the self-assembly along a kinetically favored pathway, resulting in transient hydrogels. This work demonstrates an effective approach towards pathway-dependent supramolecular materials.