Tuning viscoelastic properties of supermolecular peptide gels via dynamic covalent crosslinking

Khalily, M. A.; Goktas, M.; Güler, Mustafa O.

doi:10.1039/C4OB02217C

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Author

Khalily, M. A.

Goktas, M.

Güler, Mustafa O.

Date

2015-12-19

Source Title

Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry

Print ISSN

1477-0520

Publisher

Royal Society of Chemistry

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Issue

Pages

1983 - 1987

Language

English

Type

Article

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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.