Fabrication of multi-stimuli responsive supramolecular hydrogels based on host–guest inclusion complexation of a tadpole-shaped cyclodextrin derivative with the azobenzene dimer

Abstract

Multi-responsive supramolecular hydrogels, based on host–guest complexation of tadpole-shaped cyclodextrin with the azobenzene dimer, possess reversible sol–gel transition behaviors and better biocompatibility.