title: Crosslinker-Induced Effects on the Gelation Pathway of a Low Molecular Weight Hydrogel.
abstract: The use of polymeric crosslinkers is an attractive method to modify the mechanical properties of supramolecular materials, but their effects on the self-assembly of the underlying supramolecular polymer networks are poorly understood. Modulation of the gelation pathway of a reaction-coupled low molecular weight hydrogelator is demonstrated using (bio)polymeric crosslinkers of disparate physicochemical identities, providing a handle for control over materials properties.
authors.affiliation: Department of Supramolecular and Biomaterials Chemistry, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9502, 2300, RA, Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Willem E M
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Noteborn
authors.affiliation: Department of Supramolecular and Biomaterials Chemistry, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9502, 2300, RA, Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Damy N H
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Zwagerman
authors.affiliation: Department of Supramolecular and Biomaterials Chemistry, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9502, 2300, RA, Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Victorio Saez
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Talens
authors.affiliation: Advanced Soft Matter Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, 2629, HZ, Delft, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Chandan
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Maity
authors.affiliation: Advanced Soft Matter Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, 2629, HZ, Delft, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: van der Mee
authors.affiliation: Advanced Soft Matter Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, 2629, HZ, Delft, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Jos M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Poolman
authors.affiliation: Advanced Soft Matter Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, 2629, HZ, Delft, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Serhii
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mytnyk
authors.affiliation: Advanced Soft Matter Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, 2629, HZ, Delft, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Jan H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: van Esch
authors.affiliation: Department of Supramolecular and Biomaterials Chemistry, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9502, 2300, RA, Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kros
authors.affiliation: Advanced Soft Matter Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Van der Maasweg 9, 2629, HZ, Delft, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Rienk
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Eelkema
authors.affiliation: Department of Supramolecular and Biomaterials Chemistry, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9502, 2300, RA, Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Roxanne E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Kieltyka
keywords: crosslinkers; hydrogels; microstructures; self-assembly; supramolecular materials