title: K(+)-recognition capsules with squirting release mechanisms.
abstract: K(+)-recognition capsules are developed to translate K(+)-recognition into a squirting release function. Upon recognition of K(+), the capsules shrink rapidly and squirt out encapsulated oil cores due to the cooperative interaction of host-guest complexation and phase transition in capsule membranes. The capsules provide a promising model for K(+)-recognition smart functional systems.
authors: School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China.
authors: Zhuang
authors: Z
authors: Liu
authors: Li
authors: L
authors: Liu
authors: Xiao-Jie
authors: XJ
authors: Ju
authors: Rui
authors: R
authors: Xie
authors: Bao
authors: B
authors: Zhang
authors: Liang-Yin
authors: LY
authors: Chu
mesh_terms: D000178:Acrylamides / Q000737:chemistry; D000180:Acrylic Resins; D002214:Capsules / Q000737:chemistry*; D009821:Oils / Q000737:chemistry; D044367:Phase Transition; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry; D011188:Potassium / Q000737:chemistry*; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000178:Acrylamides; D000180:Acrylic Resins; D002214:Capsules; D009821:Oils; D011108:Polymers; D014867:Water; C052970:poly-N-isopropylacrylamide; D011188:Potassium