ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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Using chirality to influence mechanical properties of perylene bisimide gels
Abstract: Chirality of amino acids offers a powerful tool to tune supramolecular structures in low molecular weight gels (LMWGs) through small changes in chirality on the molecular level. This is a promising strategy for selectively modifying properties of the supramolecular network while preserving other features. Here we investigate how the chirality of an amino acid appended perylene bisimide (PBI) changes the mechanical properties in the gel phase, which vary depending on which chirality is used, or the racemate. Through the use of contrast matched SANS we wish to not only characterize the different morphologies of the different gel fibres, but elucidate how the racemic mixture assembles and to assess any co-assembly happening within the fibres or networks.
Principal Investigator: Professor Emily Draper
Experimenter: Ms Ellen O'Dwyer
Local Contact: Dr James Doutch
Experimenter: Professor Dave Adams
Experimenter: Miss Rowan Brydson
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2520035
ISIS Experiment Number: RB2520035
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2520035-1 | SANS2D | 20 February 2029 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
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