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Abstract
A novel class of supramolecular hydrogels derived from amino sugars is reported, where the self-assembly of aromatic carbohydrate amphiphiles is driven by CH-π interactions, rather than π–π stacking and H-bonding associated with gelators based on aromatic peptide amphiphiles. Spectroscopic data is provided as evidence for this mode of self-assembly and in silico studies revealed that a combination of CH-π and T-stacking of the fluorenyl groups contribute to the formation of the aggregated structures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1349-1355 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Chemical Science |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 12 May 2011 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- supramolecular hydrogels
- amino sugars
- aromatic carbohydrate amphiphiles
- CH-π interactions
- TIC - Bionanotechnology
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Physical Organic Chemistry: Opportunities In Synthesis, Materials And Pharmaceuticals (Science And Innovation Award)
Murphy, J. (Principal Investigator), Coombs, G. (Co-investigator), Ferguson, A. (Co-investigator) & Florence, A. (Co-investigator)
Scottish Funding Council SFC, EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/09/07 → 30/10/12
Project: Research
Activities
- 2 Participation in conference
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Fibrous Protein Nanocomposites for Tailored Hybrid Biostructures and Devices
Tuttle, T. (Invited speaker)
9 Oct 2012Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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238th ACS National Meeting
Tuttle, T. (Speaker)
23 Aug 2012Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference