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Ultrasound-induced gelation of a giant macrocycle

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: A 68-membered macrocycle undergoes ultrasound-induced supramolecular gelation in acetonitrile. The sonogel shows a remarkable thermostability, indicating that self-assembly is mediated by exceptionally robust non-covalent interactions. Model compounds indicate that the macrocyclic topology is essential for gelation to occur.

Source: Chemical Communications

DOI: 10.1039/c8cc04742a

Authors: Diego Núñez-Villanueva, Michael A. Jinks, Jorge Gómez Magenti, Christopher A. Hunter

Institution: University of Cambridge

Language: English

Topic: Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,242

Funders: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, H2020 European Research Council