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  • Soft Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Biophysics

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  • Gelled complex fluids integrate the microstructural properties of complex fluids with the mechanical integrity of gels.
  • Natural examples include biological cells, highlighting the potential of such hybrid materials.
  • Artificial gelled complex fluids can be synthesized by incorporating gelators or replacing solvents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the structure and potential applications of synthetic gelled complex fluids.
  • To elucidate the role of orthogonal self-assembly in forming these materials.
  • To differentiate systems formed via orthogonal self-assembly from other methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on gelled complex fluids.
  • Analysis of self-assembly strategies, particularly orthogonal self-assembly.
  • Classification of man-made gelled complex fluid systems based on formation mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Gelled complex fluids offer tunable properties by combining fluid and gel characteristics.
  • Orthogonal self-assembly enables the simultaneous, independent formation of multiple coexisting structures.
  • Various man-made gelled complex fluids have been developed, with diverse structural organizations and applications.

Conclusions:

  • Man-made gelled complex fluids represent a versatile class of soft materials with significant application potential.
  • Understanding the formation mechanisms, especially orthogonal self-assembly, is crucial for designing novel materials.
  • Further research can unlock new applications by tailoring the microstructure and mechanical properties of these systems.