Reversibly tuning the viscosity of peptide-based solutions using visible light

Bianco, S. , Wimberger, L., Ben-Tal, Y., Williams, G. T., Smith, A. J., Beves, J. E. and Adams, D. J. (2024) Reversibly tuning the viscosity of peptide-based solutions using visible light. Chemistry: A European Journal, e202400544. (doi: 10.1002/chem.202400544) (PMID:38407499) (Early Online Publication)

Abstract

Light can be used to design stimuli–responsive systems. We induce transient changes in the assembly of a low molecular weight gelator solution using a merocyanine photoacid. Through our approach, reversible viscosity changes can be achieved via irradiation, delivering systems where flow can be controlled non-invasively on demand.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: SB thanks the University of Glasgow for funding. [...] Y.B-T and GTW thank the EPSRC for funding (EP/K039566/1, EP/W006480/1). GTW would like to thank the University of Southampton and Pancreatic Cancer UK for Fellowship support.[...] JEB thanks the Australian Research Council (DP220101847).
• Status: Early Online Publication
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Bianco, Simona and Adams, Dave
• Authors: Bianco, S., Wimberger, L., Ben-Tal, Y., Williams, G. T., Smith, A. J., Beves, J. E., and Adams, D. J.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
• Journal Name: Chemistry: A European Journal
• Publisher: Wiley
• ISSN: 0947-6539
• ISSN (Online): 1521-3765
• Published Online: 26 February 2024
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2024 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Chemistry: A European Journal 2024
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license