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This research aims to explore the functional characteristics and self-assembly mechanisms of novel low-molecular-weight photoresponsive gelators.

March 28, 2026

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Advances in Functional Photoisomerisable Low-Molecular-Weight π-Gelators

TMTufan Singha MahapatraICFAI University, Tripura MCMukta Gan ChoudhuriICFAI University, Tripura SGSourav GhoshICFAI University, Tripura

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This research aims to explore the functional characteristics and self-assembly mechanisms of novel low-molecular-weight photoresponsive gelators.
Examined different types of photoresponsive π-gelators
Analyzed their self-assembly through noncovalent interactions
Investigated hydrogen bonding, π–π stacking, and van der Waals forces
Identified key interactions that enable gel formation
Demonstrated successful self-assembly of gelators under light exposure
Showed potential applications in various fields due to their unique properties

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Functional photoresponsive π-gelators represent the new generation of low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs) that self-assemble through noncovalent interactions, including hydrogen bonding, π–π stacking, and van der Waals forces. Photoresponsive gelators incorporate photochromic...

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