Affiliation:
1. Meiji Pharmaceutical University , 2-522-1 Noshio , Kiyose , Tokyo 204-8588 , Japan
Abstract
Abstract
Supramolecular gels are generally formed by the self-assembly of organic molecules called low-molecular-weight gelators. However, supramolecular gels can also be formed with the assistance of metal ions. These organic-inorganic hybrids are key for creating highly functional materials. Unique properties and functions that cannot be obtained from organic molecules alone are observed in the metal ion containing supramolecular gels. In this study, several examples of supramolecular gels formed with the assistance of metal ions, cholesterol derivatives, amino acids and peptides, nucleic acid derivatives, oxalic acid, and C
3-symmetric tris-urea derivatives are introduced. This provides an overview of existing supramolecular gels to better understand the scope for possible future research for their practical applications.
Funder
Grant-in-Aid for the Scientific Research
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Scholarship Fund for Young/Women Researchers from the Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan
Subject
General Chemical Engineering,General Chemistry