Host-guest supramolecular gels were developed via the self-assembly of inclusion complexes(ICs) ofβ-cyclodextrins/phenylboronic acid gelator(PBA).Salts and current were involved in the self-assembly to stabilize the host-guest gels.The stability of the gels was greatly improved after salts were added.The stable time of gels was extended from 2.5 h to 120 h with the addition of NH_4 NO_3 at the concentration of 2.5×10^(-2) g/mL.The morphology of the gel was affected by the concentrations of NH_4NO_3.SEM images revealed that the gels were three-dimensional nanofibrous networks,the sizes of fibers decreased with decreasing NH_4NO_3 concentrations,which affected the stability of gels,further proved by the rheological properties of gels.More stable gels were obtained with current stimulation,the stable time of the gel was increased from 2.5 h to 55 h with current by adding NaBF_4.The current also exhibited significant influence on the aggregation as the voltage varied(0-500 mV) with a constant concentration of salts.The result showed the self-assembly process of host-guest gel could be well controlled via the addition of salts and current to desired morphology and stability.
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