Development of a Supramolecular Cobalt(II) Metallohydrogel from L-Serine-Based Low Molecular Weight Gelator for Dual Antimicrobial and Semiconducting Applications

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a cobalt(II) metallohydrogel for antimicrobial and semiconducting applications.
• Synthesized hydrogel from cobalt(II) nitrate and L-serine with potassium hydroxide in aqueous medium at room temperature.
• The metallohydrogel exhibited excellent mechanical strength.