Proline-functionalised calix[4]arene: an anion-triggered hydrogelator

Autor: Franca Jones, Ching Yong Goh, Thomas Becker, Mark I. Ogden, Matthew J. McIldowie, Mauro Mocerino
Rok vydání: 2008
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Zdroj: Chemical communications (Cambridge, England). (33)
ISSN: 1359-7345
Popis: 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.
Databáze: OpenAIRE