title: Dynamic covalent chemistry in aqueous solution by photoinduced radical disulfide metathesis.
abstract: Photoinduced radical disulfide metathesis (PRDM) is a dynamic covalent reaction that requires UV light to induce the homolytic cleavage of the disulfide bond, thus offering the opportunity to construct dynamic covalent systems that are dormant and can be photo-activated on demand. In this work, we showcase how PRDM can be utilized in aqueous solution and demonstrate its potential by generating a UV responsive hydrogel from an asymmetrical disulfide precursor.
authors.affiliation: Organic Chemistry Institute and Center for Soft Nanoscience, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Correnstraße 40, 48149 Münster, Germany. b.j.ravoo@uni-muenster.de.
authors.forename: Florian
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Klepel
authors.forename: Bart Jan
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Ravoo