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POLYMERS
Volume 15, Issue 22, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym15224369
Keywords
traditional dendrimers; Janus dendrimers; supramolecular dendrimers; shape-persistent dendrimers; rotaxane dendrimers
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Dendrimers are synthetic materials that resemble proteins in terms of their discrete structural organization, globular morphology, and nanoscale dimensions. They can be easily produced on a large scale. In recent years, novel dendritic architectures have emerged, expanding the landscape of dendrimers beyond traditional paradigms. This review aims to provide a comprehensive panorama of dendrimers, discussing their key attributes and applications.
Dendrimers constitute a distinctive category of synthetic materials that bear resemblance to proteins in various aspects, such as discrete structural organization, globular morphology, and nanoscale dimensions. Remarkably, these attributes coexist with the capacity for facile large-scale production. Due to these advantages, the realm of dendrimers has undergone substantial advancement since their inception in the 1980s. Numerous reviews have been dedicated to elucidating this subject comprehensively, delving into the properties and applications of quintessential dendrimer varieties like PAMAM, PPI, and others. Nevertheless, the contemporary landscape of dendrimers transcends these early paradigms, witnessing the emergence of a diverse array of novel dendritic architectures in recent years. In this review, we aim to present a comprehensive panorama of the expansive domain of dendrimers. As such, our focus lies in discussing the key attributes and applications of the predominant types of dendrimers existing today. We will commence with the conventional variants and progressively delve into the more pioneering ones, including Janus, supramolecular, shape-persistent, and rotaxane dendrimers.
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