Gel-Emulsion Properties of Nontoxic Nicotinic Acid-Derived Glucose Sensor

Amide linkage containing two nicotinic acid amphiphiles have been investigated for their gel-emulsion and glucose sensing properties. In emulsions, the synthesized materials were used as stabilizers in water medium, whereas organic solvents and/or mineral oils as dispersed phase and water acts as a continuous phase. The gel-emulsions were prepared at room temperature by stirring or shaking, and no heating–cooling arrangement or addition of any other co-solvents or active agents are mandatory. Rheological investigation of these amphiphiles showed mechanical stability of gel-emulsions and its viscoelasticity. Optical images confirmed the existence of network structures in gel-emulsion phase for both amphiphiles. FE-SEM measurement suggests the morphology depends on the solvent:water composition. An XRD study proposed that the arrangements of the amphiphiles in the emulsion state are different. The gel-emulsions formed by the studied amphiphiles are able to entrap and release biomolecules, anticancer drug mo...