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