Rational Design of Urea-Based Two-Component Organogelators

ACS Macro Lett. 2016 Feb 16;5(2):244-247. doi: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.5b00931. Epub 2016 Jan 26.

Abstract

Low molecular weight gelators are versatile and responsive gel-forming systems. However, it is still a challenge to develop a new organogelator for a precise application, i.e., to gel a predetermined liquid. We propose a simple concept of a two-component gelling system that can be rationally adapted to gel liquids ranging in polarity from silicone oil to acetonitrile.