Two novel low molecular weight gelator-driven supramolecular metallogels efficient in antimicrobial activity applications.

ABSTRACT: A remarkable ultrasonication technique was successfully employed to create two novel metallogels using citric acid as a low molecular weight gelator, in combination with cadmium(ii)-acetate and mercury(ii)-acetate dissolved in N,N-dimethyl formamide at room temperature and under ambient conditions. The mechanical properties of the resulting Cd(ii)- and Hg(ii)-metallogels were rigorously examined through rheological analyses, which revealed their robust mechanical stability under varying angular frequencies and shear strains. Detailed characterization of the chemical constituents within these metallogels was accomplished through EDX mapping experiments, while microstructural features were visualized using field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) images. Additionally

SUBMITTER: Dhibar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10630960 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature