10.4225/03/59cc57b8eca54
YINGXUE HU
YINGXUE
HU
Combinatorial synthesis and biological activity of photoswitchable carbohydrate amphiphiles
Monash University
2017
Carbohydrate
Photoswitching
Amphiphiles
Azobenzene
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
2017-09-28 02:00:23
Thesis
https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/thesis/Combinatorial_synthesis_and_biological_activity_of_photoswitchable_carbohydrate_amphiphiles/5446513
This PhD project reports the combinatorial synthesis, physical characterization and biological activity of a new generation of photoswitchable carbohydrate amphiphiles. We have employed light as an external trigger for controlling the surface and self-assembly properties of carbohydrate-based amphiphiles, and we apply this as a strategy for modulating their biological activities as potential antibacterial agents and ice recrystallization inhibitors.