Short Peptide and Amino Acid‐Based Supramolecular Ionogels and Eutectogels

Abstract

AbstractThe capability of peptide and amino acid‐based molecules to act as ionogelators and eutectogelators entrapping ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) forming ionogels and eutectogels has gathered attention in recent decades. The self‐assembly process, primarily driven by non‐covalent interactions as hydrogen bonding, remains serendipitous in nature. This review provides a comprehensive and detailed report on self‐assembly of unmodified and modified amino acids and peptides in the non‐conventional solvents, ILs and DESs. Understanding these processes holds great promise for the development of innovative soft‐materials, and to the progress of supramolecular systems in non‐conventional solvent environments.