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Structural and morphological studies of the dipeptide based L-Pro-L-Val organocatalytic gels and their rheological behaviour

Rodriguez-Llansola, F., Escuder, B., Hamley, I. W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4549-0926, Hayes, W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0047-2991 and Miravet, J. F. (2012) Structural and morphological studies of the dipeptide based L-Pro-L-Val organocatalytic gels and their rheological behaviour. Soft Matter, 8. pp. 8865-8872. ISSN 1744-683X

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1039/c2sm25647a

Abstract/Summary

Organocatalytic gels based on the dipeptide sequence L-Pro-L-Val have been studied by two different FTIR techniques. This suggests a different arrangement of the gelator molecules in the self-assembled fibers depending on the organic solvent employed. In acetonitrile and nitromethane the structure of the supramolecular aggregates is similar and provides similar catalytic properties (supramolecularenhancement of basicity). In contrast, the self-assembled fibers obtained in toluene clearly presented a different molecular arrangement consistent with its different catalytic behaviour (enamine-based catalysis). In addition these gels have been studied by microscopy and rheology.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Chemical Analysis Facility (CAF)
Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Chemistry
Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Chemical Analysis Facility (CAF) > Electron Microscopy Laboratory (CAF)
ID Code:29288
Publisher:Royal Society of Chemistry

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