A redox-responsive organogel based on a selenium-containing low molecular mass gelator. (6th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Haojie; Lu, Xiuping; Chen, Zhao; Jiang, Jianzhong; Chen, Yukai
• Is Part Of: New journal of chemistry. Volume 44:Number 1(2020)
• Page Start: 24
• Page End: 28
• Publication Date: 2019-12-06
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; Chimie -- Périodiques; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c9nj04248b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1144-0546

Abstract

Abstract : A redox-responsive low molecular mass gelator (Chol-Se) with selenium as its redox-active center was designed and synthesized. Responsive transformation of Chol-Se in ethyl acetate between the gelation and solution was achieved. Abstract : To develop responsive organogels, a low molecular mass gelator (Chol-Se) with selenium as its redox-active center was designed and synthesized. Chol-Se could form thermally reversible physical gels in several organic solvents. By controlling the redox state of the selenide group in Chol-Se, responsive transformation of Chol-Se in ethyl acetate between the gelation and solution was achieved. Chol-Se will serve as an excellent smart material with potential applications in sensors, recognition, and separation.