Multi-component self-assembled systems can form highly ordered, complex architectures with diverse morphologies which can be utilized for various high-tech applications. Moreover, a combinatorial library approach can allow us to screen various backbones at the same time for tailoring the functionalities as desired. We report two series of multi-component salt-based gelators based on pivalic acid and -butylacetic acid (TBAA) using same set of amines. The two sets of compounds were scrutinized for their gelation performance in a variety of solvents and compared, in order to assess and validate the basic principles behind gelation behavior. The role of acid and effect of increasing a methylene group on the gelation behavior, rheological properties and morphology has been probed.

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基于新戊酸和叔丁基乙酸酸碱配合物的双组分胶凝剂组合库

多组件自组装系统可以形成高度有序、具有多种形态的复杂体系结构，可用于各种高科技应用。此外，组合库方法可以让我们同时筛选各种主干，以根据需要定制功能。我们报告了两个系列的多组分盐基胶凝剂，它们基于新戊酸和丁基乙酸 (TBAA)，使用相同的胺组。对两组化合物在各种溶剂中的凝胶性能进行了仔细检查并进行比较，以评估和验证凝胶行为背后的基本原理。探讨了酸的作用和增加亚甲基对凝胶行为、流变性质和形态的影响。