Lithium-induced supramolecular hydrogel

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Apr 28;47(16):4736-8. doi: 10.1039/c1cc10532a. Epub 2011 Mar 16.

Abstract

We describe a novel anisotropic supramolecular gel made of cyclodextrin-dye, in which physical gelation is completed by lithium salt. Rheological experiment reveals the elastic behaviors of the hydrogel, and high ionic conductivity represents a good mobility of ions inside the gel matrix.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anisotropy
  • Coloring Agents / chemistry
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / chemical synthesis*
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / chemistry
  • Lithium / chemistry*
  • Macromolecular Substances / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • gamma-Cyclodextrins / chemistry

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Macromolecular Substances
  • gamma-Cyclodextrins
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
  • Lithium
  • gamma-cyclodextrin