We describe two component hydrogels with networks composed of self-sorted fibres. The component gelators are based on 1,4-distyrylbenzene (OPV3) and perylene bisimide (PBI) units. Self-sorted gels can be formed by a slow decrease in pH, which leads to sequential assembly. We demonstrate self-sorting by NMR, rheology and small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Photoconductive xerogels can be prepared by drying these gels. The wavelength response of the xerogel is different to that of the PBI alone.
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Castilla, A. M., Draper, E. R., Nolan, M. C., Brasnett, C., Seddon, A., Mears, L. L. E., … Adams, D. J. (2017). Self-sorted Oligophenylvinylene and Perylene Bisimide Hydrogels. Scientific Reports, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-08644-0
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