<p>Herein, we describe the construction of coacervates composed of an oligo(ethylene glycol) derivative bearing benzyl sulfide groups. The obtained liquid-like coacervates (droplets) can undergo oxidation-responsive disassembly through the conversion of the sulfide groups to the sulfoxide groups. Moreover, the coacervates selectively encapsulate hydrophobic molecules; therefore, oxidation-responsive disassembly can lead to the controlled release of the encapsulated molecules.</p>

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Oxidation-responsive coacervates composed of oligo(ethylene glycol) bearing benzyl sulfide groups

  • Ryutaro Fujimoto,
  • Sayuri L. Higashi,
  • Yuki Shintani,
  • Koichiro M. Hirosawa,
  • Kenichi G. N. Suzuki,
  • Masato Ikeda

摘要

Herein, we describe the construction of coacervates composed of an oligo(ethylene glycol) derivative bearing benzyl sulfide groups. The obtained liquid-like coacervates (droplets) can undergo oxidation-responsive disassembly through the conversion of the sulfide groups to the sulfoxide groups. Moreover, the coacervates selectively encapsulate hydrophobic molecules; therefore, oxidation-responsive disassembly can lead to the controlled release of the encapsulated molecules.