Direct Observation of Photo-Induced Reversible Sol-Gel Transition in Block Copolymer Self-Assembly Containing an Azobenzene Ionic Liquid.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100091
Abstract: Using atomic force microscopy, the photo-induced reversible changes in a block copolymer self-assembly containing an azobenzene ionic liquid, which undergoes sol-gel transition is directly observed. This is the first report on the sol-gel transition of… read more here.
Keywords: gel transition; ionic liquid; sol gel; photo induced ... See more keywords
Influence of synthesis parameters on sol–gel transition and physical properties of Nb2O5 mesoporous ambigels
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DOI: 10.1007/s10971-017-4435-7
Abstract: In this study, Nb2O5 alcogels and mesoporous ambigels were formed via a new acid-catalyzed polymeric synthesis pathway using NbCl5 as a precursor. The effect of hydrolysis, catalyst, and propylene oxide molar ratios on sol–gel transition,… read more here.
Keywords: properties nb2o5; gel transition; physical properties; mesoporous ambigels ... See more keywords
Structural, microrheological and kinetic properties of a ternary silica-Pluronic F127-starch thermosensitive system.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.12.051
Abstract: HYPOTHESIS The sol-gel transition in aqueous suspensions consisting of silica particles and thermosensitive polymer is controlled by inter-particle forces and solution properties of the polymer. Addition of a second non-thermosensitive polymer may affect the transition.… read more here.
Keywords: gel transition; rheology; silica; sol gel ... See more keywords
CO2/N2-switchable sol–gel transition based on NaDC/NaCl solution: Experiments and molecular dynamics simulations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.115193
Abstract: Abstract The CO2/N2-triggered switchable sol–gel transition based on sodium deoxycholate (NaDC) and sodium chloride (NaCl) aqueous solutions has been investigated using both experiments and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The effects of CO2 on the phase… read more here.
Keywords: switchable sol; gel transition; nadc nacl; gel ... See more keywords
One-Minute Synthesis of a Supramolecular Hydrogel from Suspension-Gel Transition and the Derived Crystalline, Elastic, and Photoactive Aerogels.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c16009
Abstract: Solutions or sols are commonly employed as the starting materials for the preparation of supramolecular hydrogels; however, suspension-based synthesis has been much less reported because of inhomogeneity and quick sedimentation of large particles in a… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel; suspension gel; gel transition; suspension ... See more keywords
Chemical and Microstructural Characterization of pH and [Ca2+] Dependent Sol-Gel Transitions in Mucin Biopolymer
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65392-4
Abstract: Mucus is responsible for controlling transport and barrier function in biological systems, and its properties can be significantly affected by compositional and environmental changes. In this study, the impacts of pH and CaCl2 were examined… read more here.
Keywords: microstructural characterization; gel transition; chemical microstructural; gel ... See more keywords
Colloidal probe dynamics in gelatin solution during the sol-gel transition.
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DOI: 10.1039/c7sm02556d
Abstract: The dynamics of the colloidal probes in a gelatin solution during the time-dependent sol-gel transition was investigated by multi-particle tracking. The relationship between the relaxation of the medium at the critical gel point and the… read more here.
Keywords: gel transition; gelatin solution; sol gel; gel ... See more keywords
Sol/gel transition of oil/water microemulsions controlled by surface grafted triblock copolymer dodecyl–PEO227–dodecyl: molecular dynamics simulations with experimentally validated interaction potential
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DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02649f
Abstract: We studied the sol/gel transition of oil/water microemulsion (O/W-MI) covered with dodecyl–(polyEthylene oxide)227–dodecyl triblock copolymer. read more here.
Keywords: triblock copolymer; oil water; sol gel; transition oil ... See more keywords
Anisotropic sol-gel transition and morphological aspects of a hierarchical network of nematic gel and a superimposed photopolymer
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DOI: 10.1039/d3tc00991b
Abstract: We report investigations on a liquid crystal confined in a hierarchical double network arising from the fibres of an organogelator and a photopolymer. The morphological characteristics and the gel point... read more here.
Keywords: network; anisotropic sol; gel transition; transition morphological ... See more keywords
Phenomenological model of viscoelasticity for systems undergoing sol–gel transition
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0038830
Abstract: A material undergoing sol–gel transition evolves from the pre-gel (sol) state to the post-gel state through the critical gel state. It is well-known that critical gels exhibit power-law rheology. The faster decay of the relaxation… read more here.
Keywords: state; gel transition; gel state; model ... See more keywords
On-chip detection of gel transition temperature using a novel micro-thermomechanical method
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183492
Abstract: We present a new thermomechanical method and a platform to measure the phase transition temperature at microscale. A thin film metal sensor on a membrane simultaneously measures both temperature and mechanical strain of the sample… read more here.
Keywords: thermomechanical method; transition temperature; gel transition; transition ... See more keywords