Tuning viscoelastic properties of supramolecular peptide gels via dynamic covalent crosslinking

Org Biomol Chem. 2015 Feb 21;13(7):1983-7. doi: 10.1039/c4ob02217c.

Abstract

A dynamic covalent crosslinking approach is used to crosslink supramolecular peptide gels. This novel approach facilitates tuning viscoelastic properties of the gel and enhances mechanical stability (storage modulus exceeding 10(5) Pa) of the peptide gels.

MeSH terms

  • Gels / chemical synthesis
  • Gels / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptides / chemical synthesis
  • Peptides / chemistry*
  • Solubility
  • Thermodynamics*
  • Viscosity
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Gels
  • Peptides
  • Water