Stimuli-responsive supramolecular assemblies are of great interest due to their ability to adapt in response to their environment. We have developed a chromophore amphiphile system that can react with multiple stimuli, including light. Upon irradiation, the chromophore amphiphiles undergo 1D supramolecular polymerization to form a gel state consisting of an interpenetrating network of nanofibers. Over time, the gel reverts back to the initial solution state and is completely reversible. The polymerization can also be triggered by a chemical fuel, electrochemical stimulus, and ionizing radiation.

Stimuli-responsive out-of-equilibrium chromophore amphiphiles

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