Enhancement of the mechanical properties of lysine-containing peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels by chemical cross-linking. Issue 37 (8th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marshall, Libby J.; Matsarskaia, Olga; Schweins, Ralf; Adams, Dave J.
• Is Part Of: Soft matter. Volume 17:Issue 37(2021)
• Page Start: 8459
• Page End: 8464
• Publication Date: 2021-09-08
• Subjects: Soft condensed matter -- Periodicals; 530.413
• DOI: 10.1039/d1sm01136g
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-683X

Abstract

Abstract : Cross-linking lysine-containing peptide-based gelators with glutaraldehyde allows tuning of the final gel mechanical properties. Abstract : Exposure of lysine-containing peptide-based gelators to the cross-linking agent glutaraldehyde allows tuning of gel mechanical properties. The effect of cross-linking depends on the position of the lysine residue in the peptide chain, the concentration of gelator and the conditions under which cross-linking takes place. Through control of these factors, cross-linking leads to increased gel strength.