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Chiral lithocholic acid and dodecyldimethylamine oxide form supramolecular hydrogels with remarkable strength and dye adsorption. These advanced hydrogels form at very low concentrations, showcasing significant gelation capabilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Chiral amphiphilic molecules can self-assemble into complex structures.
  • Nonionic surfactants are widely used in various applications, including gel formation.
  • Lithocholic acid (LCA) is a bile acid with amphiphilic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the formation of supramolecular hydrogels from lithocholic acid (LCA) and dodecyldimethylamine oxide (C(12)DMAO).
  • To characterize the structural, mechanical, and adsorption properties of the resulting hydrogels.
  • To elucidate the self-assembly mechanism driving hydrogel formation.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of hydrogels by mixing LCA and C(12)DMAO in water.
  • Rheological measurements to assess mechanical strength (elastic modulus, yield stress).

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  • Microscopy techniques (TEM, SEM, AFM) to determine gel microstructure.
  • Adsorption studies to evaluate dye removal efficiency.

    • Main Results:

    • A transition from micelles to hydrogels occurred upon adding LCA to C(12)DMAO solutions at room temperature.
    • Hydrogels formed at very low concentrations (<0.1 wt %) with super gelation capability.
    • Rheology revealed strong mechanical properties (elastic modulus > 5000 Pa, yield stress > 100 Pa).
    • Microscopy showed gels composed of intertwined helical fibrils, driven by noncovalent interactions.
    • Xerogels exhibited excellent toxic dye adsorption (202 mg·g(-1)).

    Conclusions:

    • Chiral LCA and C(12)DMAO form robust supramolecular hydrogels through self-assembly into helical fibrils.
    • These hydrogels possess significant mechanical strength and high capacity for toxic dye adsorption.
    • The study highlights the potential of LCA-surfactant systems for developing advanced functional materials.