Dipeptide hydrogelation triggered via ultraviolet lightElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available. See DOI: 10.1039/c2cc34677j

Dipeptide hydrogelation triggered via ultraviolet lightElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available. See DOI: 10.1039/c2cc34677j

UV irradiation of a dipeptide gelator in solution with a photoacid generator (PAG) results in the formation of a hydrogel. We demonstrate that photopatterning of these gels using a UV mask is possible. Using a photoacid to adjust the pH allows photopatterning of low molecular weight hydrogels.

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Hauptverfasser: Raeburn, Jaclyn, McDonald, Tom O, Adams, Dave J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:UV irradiation of a dipeptide gelator in solution with a photoacid generator (PAG) results in the formation of a hydrogel. We demonstrate that photopatterning of these gels using a UV mask is possible. Using a photoacid to adjust the pH allows photopatterning of low molecular weight hydrogels.
ISSN:1359-7345
1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/c2cc34677j