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the immobilization of solvents. Low-molecular-weight-gelators (LMWG) have received more attention than their polymeric analogues for a number of scientific applications due to their thermo-reversible nature and their prompt response to external stimuli [19]. A critical balance between hydrophilic and
varying the structure of its precursor molecules, (ii) have the ability for quick response to external stimuli, and (iii) are potentially biocompatible [12][23][24]. Thus, the huge range of applications of the hydrogels and the beneficial aspects of small molecule gelators including ease of preparation
architecture of the gelating molecules. To establish the different nature of interactions taking place within the supramolecular assemblies, a structure-property correlation for the gelators is necessary. In the present work we have synthesized a series of amphiphilic compounds containing a quaternary