Proline-Functionalised Calix[4]arene: An Anion-Triggered Hydrogelator

A water-soluble, chiral calix[4]arene has been found to form hydrogels when triggered by the presence of specific anions, with efficacy linked to the Hofmeister series; the gel properties are modified by the associated cations, and gelation can be reversibly switched off by increasing pH.

Citation

Becker, Thomas and Goh, Ching Young and Jones, Franca and Mcildowie, Matthew and Mocerino, Mauro and Ogden, Mark. 2008. Proline-Functionalised Calix[4]arene: An Anion-Triggered Hydrogelator. Chemical Communications 33: 3900-3902.

Source Title

Chemical Communications

DOI

10.1039/b807248e

Faculty

Nanochemistry Research Centre

School

Nanochemistry Research Institute (Research Institute)

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28806

Collection

Curtin Research Publications