Macrocyclic imidazolium-based amphiphiles for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles and delivery of anionic drugs

[Display omitted] •Amphiphilic bis-imidazolium macrocycles were used to synthesize gold nanoparticles.•Macrocycles make the process easier by acting as transfer agent and stabilizer.•The macrocycles used exhibit good anion binding ability and low toxicity.•Sodium ibuprofenate was efficiently incorpo...

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