Nonlinear effects in multicomponent supramolecular hydrogels

Draper, Emily, Wallace, Matthew, Schweins, Ralf, Poole, Robert J. and Adams, Dave J. (2017) Nonlinear effects in multicomponent supramolecular hydrogels. Langmuir, 33 (9). pp. 2387-2395. ISSN 0743-7463

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Abstract

Multicomponent low molecular weight gels are useful for a range of applications. However, when mixing two components, both of which can independently form a gel, there are many potential scenarios. There is a limited understanding as to how to control and direct the assembly. Here, we focus on a pH-triggered two-component system. At high pH, colloidal structures are formed, and there is a degree of mixing of the two gelators. As the pH is decreased, there is a complex situation, where one gelator directs the assembly in a “sergeants and soldiers” manner. The second gelator is not fully incorporated, and the remainder forms an independent network. The result is that there is a nonlinear dependence on the final mechanical properties of the gels, with the storage or loss modulus being very dependent on the absolute ratio of the two components in the system.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Pharmacy (former - to 2024)
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Pharmaceutical Materials and Soft Matter
Related URLs:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/30...
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	23 Jan 2020 03:21
Last Modified:	17 Oct 2025 11:32
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/73759
DOI:	10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b00326

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