Inorganic Subnanometer Nanowire-Based Organogels: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Simin Zhang, Xun Wang*

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)20-26
Number of pages7
JournalACS Nano
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • challenge
  • gelator
  • opportunity
  • organogel
  • subnanometer nanowire

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