Dipeptide hydrogelation triggered via ultraviolet light.
UV irradiation of a dipeptide gelator in solution with a photoacid generator (PAG) results in the formation of a hydrogel. We demonstrate that photopatterning of these gels using a UV mask is possible.
Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Crown Street, Liverpool, L69 7ZD, UK.
Jaclyn
J
Raeburn
Tom O
TO
McDonald
Dave J
DJ
Adams
D004151:Dipeptides / Q000737:chemistry*; D020100:Hydrogels / Q000737:chemistry*; D055668:Photochemical Processes; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
D004151:Dipeptides; D020100:Hydrogels