Controlled topologies and self-assembly behaviors of oligomeric supra-amphiphiles

Abstract

Trimeric and tetrameric supra-amphiphiles with rich self-assembly behaviors were fabricated in the adipic acid–dodecylamine mixed solution under the effect of hydrogen bonding. The hydrogen bonding can be switched “on” and “off” via pH variation and CO₂ stimulus, thus leading to finely controlled topologies and self-assembly behaviors of oligomeric supra-amphiphiles.