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The effect of self-sorting and co-assembly on the mechanical properties of low molecular weight hydrogels

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posted on 2023-06-08, 21:26 authored by Catherine Colquhoun, Emily R Draper, Edward G B Eden, Beatrice N Cattoz, Kyle Morris, Lin Chen, Tom O McDonald, Ann E Terry, Peter C Griffiths, Louise SerpellLouise Serpell, Dave J Adams
Self-sorting in low molecular weight hydrogels can be achieved using a pH triggered approach. We show here that this method can be used to prepare gels with different types of mechanical properties. Cooperative, disruptive or orthogonal assembled systems can be produced. Gels with interesting behaviour can be also prepared, for example self-sorted gels where delayed switch-on of gelation occurs. By careful choice of gelator, co-assembled structures can also be generated, which leads to synergistic strengthening of the mechanical properties.

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Journal

Nanoscale

ISSN

2040-3364

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Royal Society of Chemistry

Issue

6

Volume

22

Page range

13719-13725

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  • Biochemistry Publications

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Legacy Posted Date

2015-07-06

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2015-07-06

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2015-07-06

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