Itaconic and citraconic acid directed thixotropic and self-healable supramolecular metallogels of M(ii) (M = Co, Cu, Zn, and Cd) for the growth-inhibitory potency against human pathogenic microbes

Itaconic acid-based Co( ii ), Cu( ii ) and Zn( ii )-metallogels and citraconic acid-directed self-healing Cd( ii )-metallogel have been established through exploring diverse microstructural, mechanical properties and fascinating anti-pathogenic activities.