First snapshot of a nonpolymeric hydrogelator interacting with its gelling solvents.

Polymorphs from supramolecular gels: four crystal forms of the same silver(I) supergelator crystallized directly from its gels.

A new silver(I) complex with 1-phenyl-3-(quinolin-5-yl)urea has been prepared, acting as a supramolecular supergelator in the presence of polar solvents. In open vials temperature dependent, reversible gel-to-xerogel transition is observed, while in sealed vials direct crystallization of four polymorphs of the same gelling compound is achieved, depending on the gelling solvent.

DEVD-Based Hydrogelator Minimizes Cellular Apoptosis Induction

Herein, we report the rational design of a DEVD-based heptapeptide hydrogelator 1 which is susceptible to caspase-3 (CASP3), and its isomeric control hydrogelator 2 with a DEDV-based heptapeptide sequence. Self-assembly of 1 in water results in flexuous, long nanofibers to form supramolecular hydrogel I with higher mechanical strength than that of hydrogel II which is composed of rigid, short n...

Gamifying the library services: A new concept in interacting with users

Background and Aim: Gamification refers to the use of game elements in non-game contexts to motivate engagement. This definition is the most comprehensive one presented so far. The term was proposed first in 2002 but it has been prolonged 8 years to attract individuals’’ attention. Gamification has been applied in various contexts according to its capabilities. The current study aims to investi...

Microstructural behaviour and gelling characteristics of myosystem protein gels interacting with hydrocolloids

Novel Formulation Development and Evaluation of Nanoparticles Based in Situ Gelling System for The Ophthalmic Delivery of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride

Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride loaded Eudragit RS100 nanoparticles were prepared by using w/o/w emulsification (multiple emulsification) solvent evaporation followed by drying of nanoparticles at 50°C. The nanoparticles were further incorporated into the pH-triggered in situ gel forming system which was prepared using Carbopol 940 in combination with HPMC as viscosifying agent. The developed nanop...