Photoresponsive amphiphiles based on azobenzene-dendritic glycerol conjugates show switchable transport behavior

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Jun 21;47(23):6584-6. doi: 10.1039/c1cc11673h. Epub 2011 May 10.

Abstract

The synthesis and aggregation behavior of photo-switchable, nonionic dendritic amphiphiles was investigated with regard to transport and release of guest molecules. The correlation between the critical micelle concentration and the switching ability is shown.

MeSH terms

  • Azo Compounds / chemistry*
  • Dendrimers / chemistry*
  • Isomerism
  • Micelles
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

  • Azo Compounds
  • Dendrimers
  • Micelles
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • azobenzene