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

Key Points

• 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

Abstract