Symbiotic Supramolecular Chemistry - The Development of Smart Soaps
Abstract
This work aims to kick-start the field of Symbiotic Supramolecular chemistry, which differs significantly from, but is complimentary to, the field of orthogonal self-assembly. This novel branch of supramolecular chemistry takes advantage of the capacity to balance the nature of different, interrelated non-covalent interactions, focusing on hydrogen bonding within a ÔfrustratedÕ self-associated system. This will impart specific, triggerable properties such as switching, segregation, release, recapture, detection, destruction and remediation on the molecular, nano and macroscopic scale. The work will be established primarily through the creation of Smart Soaps using novel surfactant design. However, the principles acquired during this phase will also be transferred into the advancement of novel soft materials. These systems will be developed from my discovery of a new class of surfactants that are cheap and simple to make/adapt, consisting of an anionic substituent linked to a hydrogen bond donating array.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1610247
Entities
People
- Jennifer R Hiscock
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of Kent