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Photoswitchable gel assembly based on molecular recognition

Mixing and agitation of the α-CD gel and β-CD gel along with the trans-Azo gel resulted in the selective adherence of the α-CD gel to the trans-Azo gel. Exposure of a composite material of the α-CD-gel and trans-Azo gel to 365 nm light resulted in dissociation, and the resultant cis-Azo gel formed an assembly with the β-CD gel. The assembly of the α-CD gel with the trans-Azo gel switched completely to the assembly of the β-CD gel with the cis-Azo gel on light irradiation at 365 nm.

Yamaguchi, H.;Kobayashi, Y.; Kobayashi, R.; Takashima,Y.; Hashidzume, A.; Harada, A., Nature Communications 2012, 3, 603.
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