Reversibly Tuning the Viscosity of Peptide-Based Solutions Using Visible Light.

ABSTRACT: Light can be used to design stimuli-responsive systems. We induce transient changes in the assembly of a low molecular weight gelator solution using a merocyanine photoacid. Through our approach, reversible viscosity changes can be achieved via irradiation, delivering systems where flow can be controlled non-invasively on demand.

SUBMITTER: Bianco S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11497239 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature