Novel anisotropic supramolecular hydrogel with high stability over a wide pH range.

ABSTRACT: The hydrolysis of the carboxylic ester bond, by a base or catalyzed by an enzyme under weak basic conditions, serves as the only path to obtain a novel anisotropic supramolecular hydrogel that is stable over a wide pH range. This result not only expands the molecular scope of supramolecular hydrogelators but also illustrates the design principles for creating pH-stable supramolecular soft materials.

SUBMITTER: Zhao F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3235788 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature