Non-covalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes with glycolipids: glyconanomaterials with specific lectin-affinity

A strategy based on the utilization of neutral pyrene functionalized neoglycolipids I that interact with a CNT's surface giving rise to biocompatible nanomaterials which are able to engage specific ligand-lectin interactions similar to glycoconjugates on the cell membrane is reported.