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Structure–property relationships of symmetrical and asymmetrical azobenzene derivatives as gelators and their self-assemblies† Rathinam Balamurugan, Wu Kai-Ming, Chih-Chieh Chien and Jui Hsiang Liu* Two different series of symmetrical and asymmetrical azobenzenes containing terminal cholesteryl/ adamantyl derivatives (SAC/SAA and AAC) with varying spacer lengths (alkyl chains) have been developed. The gelation and aggregation of these derivatives were studied relative to structural motifs, spacer lengths, solvent affinity, temperatures and light conditions. Among these derivatives, the cholesteryl derivatives that have short alkyl chains (

Structure-property relationships of symmetrical and asymmetrical azobenzene derivatives as gelators and their self-assemblies.

Two different series of symmetrical and asymmetrical azobenzenes containing terminal cholesteryl/adamantyl derivatives (SAC/SAA and AAC) with varying ...
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