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Cholesterol-based low molecular mass organogelators form gels through self-assembly. Their tunable structures and molecular interactions allow for diverse functional properties and future applications in materials science.

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  • Evaluation of the influence of chirality and the organic fluid component on gel properties.

    • Main Results:

    • Cholesterol-based organogelators exhibit remarkable synthetic tunability.
    • A direct correlation exists between gelator structure, molecular interactions, and resulting organogel properties.
    • Functional gels with tailored characteristics can be accessed through rational design.

    Conclusions:

    • Cholesteryl molecular gels represent a highly adaptable class of supramolecular systems.
    • The principles governing their self-assembly offer broad potential for materials innovation.
    • Future applications are anticipated in diverse fields leveraging their unique properties.