Proline-Functionalised Calix[4]arene: An Anion-Triggered Hydrogelator
A water-soluble, chiral calix[4]arene has been found to form hydrogels when triggered by the presence of specific anions, with efficacy linked to the Hofmeister series; the gel properties are modified by the associated cations, and gelation can be reversibly switched off by increasing pH.
Bibliographic Details
| Main Authors: |
Becker, Thomas,
Goh, C.,
Jones, Franca,
McIldowie, M.,
Mocerino, Mauro,
Ogden, Mark |
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| Format: | Journal Article
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| Published: |
The Royal Society of Chemistry
2008
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28806
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