Exploiting cavities in supramolecular gels.
Endowing supramolecular gelators with cavities opens up a number of opportunities not possible with other gel systems. The well-established host-guest chemistry of cavitands can be utilized to build up and break down gel structures, introduce responsive functionalities, or enhance selectivity in applications such as catalysis and extraction. Cavity-containing gelators provide an excellent case study for how different aspects of supramolecular chemistry can be used intelligently to create responsive materials.
Foster
Jonathan A
JA
Department of Chemistry, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH13LE, UK.
Steed
Jonathan W
JW
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D047250:Calixarenes / Q000737:chemistry; D002384:Catalysis; D004988:Ethers, Cyclic / Q000737:chemistry; D005782:Gels / Q000737:chemistry*; D012118:Resorcinols / Q000737:chemistry; D047392:beta-Cyclodextrins / Q000737:chemistry
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004988:Ethers, Cyclic; D005782:Gels; D012118:Resorcinols; D047392:beta-Cyclodextrins; C442939:cavitand; D047250:Calixarenes