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Beyond Covalent Crosslinks: Applications of Supramolecular Gels

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Christoff-Tempesta, Ty; Lew, Andrew James; Ortony, Julia H
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Abstract
Traditionally, gels have been defined by their covalently cross-linked polymer networks. Supramolecular gels challenge this framework by relying on non-covalent interactions for self-organization into hierarchical structures. This class of materials offers a variety of novel and exciting potential applications. This review draws together recent advances in supramolecular gels with an emphasis on their proposed uses as optoelectronic, energy, biomedical, and biological materials. Additional special topics reviewed include environmental remediation, participation in synthesis procedures, and other industrial uses. The examples presented here demonstrate unique benefits of supramolecular gels, including tunability, processability, and self-healing capability, enabling a new approach to solve engineering challenges. Keywords: supramolecular gel; self-assembly; gels; applied soft matter
Date issued
2018-05
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/116585
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Chemistry; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Journal
Gels
Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Citation
Christoff-Tempesta, Ty et al. "Beyond Covalent Crosslinks: Applications of Supramolecular Gels." Gels 4, 2 (May 2018): 40 © 2018 The Authors
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2310-2861

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