Dihydrolevoglucosenone (Cyrene) as a Biobased Green Alternative to Organic Solvents for the Preparation of Supramolecular Gels Consisting of Self-Assembling Dipeptide Derivatives
Shintaro Sugiura,
Yuki Shintani,
Sayuri L. Higashi
et al.
Abstract:Herein, we describe the use of Cyrene, a biobased green solvent, to prepare supramolecular gels composed of selfassembling dipeptide derivatives. The gelation behavior was evaluated by using a conventional tube-inversion method. The basic properties, of the obtained supramolecular gels, including critical gel concentrations and viscoelastic properties, were assessed. In addition, the self-assembled fibrous network inside the gels was investigated via confocal laser scanning microscopy after fluorescence staini… Show more
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