Cu<sup>2+</sup>-triggered shrinkage of a natural betulin-derived supramolecular gel to fabricate moldable self-supporting gel
Jinguo Liu, Feng Yin, Jun Hu, Yong Ju
Abstract
A betulin-based supramolecular gel exhibited Cu<sup>2+</sup>-triggered shrinkage, which gave the shrunken gel moldable and self-supporting properties.
Topics & Concepts
BetulinShrinkageSupramolecular chemistryMaterials sciencePolymer scienceChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryComposite materialChemistryOrganic chemistryMoleculeEngineeringSupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsPolydiacetylene-based materials and applicationsSupramolecular Chemistry and Complexes