Langmuir, Vol.27, No.4, 1510-1512, 2011
Novel Anisotropic Supramolecular Hydrogel with High Stability over a Wide pH Range
The hydrolysis of the carboxylic ester bond, by a base or catalyzed by an enzyme under weak basic conditions, serves as the only path to obtain a novel anisotropic supramolecular hydrogel that is stable over a wide pH range. This result not only expands the molecular scope of supramolecular hydrogelators but also illustrates the design principles for creating pH-stable supramolecular soft materials.