Controlling Self‐Sorting versus Co‐assembly in Supramolecular Gels
Santanu Panja, B. Dietrich, Andrew J. Smith, Annela M. Seddon, Dave J. Adams
Abstract
Abstract Supramolecular gels formed by the combination of different organic molecules are of significant interest in the search of new functional materials. When two different molecules are mixed to form gels, the self‐assembled fibres can be a result of self‐sorting or co‐assembly. A key challenge is to control the network type. Here, we demonstrate that control over the network type can be achieved either by varying the hydrophobicity of a component or by employing a pH‐switch method.
Topics & Concepts
Supramolecular chemistrySortingSelf-assemblyMoleculeNanotechnologyComponent (thermodynamics)Key (lock)Materials scienceChemistryComputer scienceOrganic chemistryPhysicsAlgorithmComputer securityThermodynamicsSupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsPolydiacetylene-based materials and applicationsLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials