Abstract
Organogels exhibit many excellent properties and multiple functions. Conventionally, polymers and low-molecular-mass organic gelators (LMOGs) are used for preparing organogels, showing potential applications. Recently, a subnanometer nanowire (SNW) gelator applicable for various organic liquids emerged, which has potential for semi-solidification, safe storage, and transportation of organic liquids and oil spill recovery. This perspective summarizes and compares these three kinds of organogels. Through this perspective, the challenges and opportunities for SNW-based organogels are made clearer. Regulating functions of gels by controlling the structure and composition of SNWs and developing other subnanometer material gelators may be further research directions.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 20-26 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | ACS Nano |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 10 Jan 2023 |
Keywords
- challenge
- gelator
- opportunity
- organogel
- subnanometer nanowire