Open AccessSupramolecular Gels and Functional Materials Research in India
Author(s) -
Kalathil K. Kartha,
Rahul Mukhopadhyay,
Ayyappanpillai Ajayaghosh
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
chimia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.387
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 2673-2424
pISSN - 0009-4293
DOI - 10.2533/chimia.2013.51
Subject(s) - supramolecular chemistry , nanotechnology , chromophore , covalent bond , materials science , fabrication , molecule , electronic materials , soft materials , chemistry , organic chemistry , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
Supramolecular gels are a class of soft materials made up of small molecules held together through non-covalent interactions. They have reversible properties and a wide range of applications. Chromophore-based gels are of particular interest due to their inherent electronic properties such as emission and charge transport useful for organic electronic device fabrication. Significant contributions have been made by Indian researchers in this area, which are highlighted in this mini review.