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A highly selective, Hg2+ triggered hydrogelation: modulation of morphology by chemical stimuli

Prasenjit MalKari RissanenSandip BhowmikBiswa Nath Ghosh

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Morphology (linguistics)ChemistryMetals and AlloysEtherGeneral ChemistryHighly selectiveCatalysisSurfaces Coatings and FilmsElectronic Optical and Magnetic Materialschemistry.chemical_compoundChemical stimuliModulationChemical agentsPolymer chemistryMaterials ChemistryCeramics and CompositesBiophysicsta116

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We report the first Hg(2+) selective hydrogelation by 4'-[4-(4-aminophenyl)phenyl]-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine. The gel showed remarkable response towards specific chemical agents such as benzo-18-crown-6 ether and K(+) which enabled extensive modulation of the gel morphology.

10.1039/c3cc47591chttp://juuli.fi/Record/0028819014