Understanding Dynamic and Dissipative Gels
We are investigating low molecular weight gels for many applications. In some cases, stable gels are needed, but there is growing interest in the idea of gels that evolve over time. We have systems for example where gels form over around 10 minutes and then slowly return to a solution phase in a pre-determined manner by a triggered enzymatic reaction. It is also possible to prepare samples where a gel is only stable whilst a fuel is present. As the fuel runs out, the sample returns to a solution state, only to re-form a gel on the addition of more fuel. To understand these systems, we need to understand the way in which the fibre network leading to the gel phase is formed and degrades again. This will allow us to move from the current observations of gelation to the design of these systems for specific applications. We will understand the fibres, networks and changes in the systems using SANS.
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ADAMS Dave; Emily R. Draper; FUENTES CAPARROS Ana Maria; Kate McAulay and SCHWEINS Ralf. (2019). Understanding Dynamic and Dissipative Gels. Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) doi:10.5291/ILL-DATA.9-11-1906
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