Bizzarri Bruno Mattia, Fanelli Angelica, Botta Lorenzo, Zippilli Claudio, Cesarini Silvia, Saladino Raffaele
Biological and Ecological Sciences Department (DEB), University of Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy.
Materials (Basel). 2021 Sep 15;14(18):5318. doi: 10.3390/ma14185318.
Dendrimers are highly branched structures with a defined shape, dimension, and molecular weight. They consist of three major components: the central core, branches, and terminal groups. In recent years, dendrimers have received great attention in medicinal chemistry, diagnostic field, science of materials, electrochemistry, and catalysis. In addition, they are largely applied for the functionalization of biocompatible semiconductors, in gene transfection processes, as well as in the preparation of nano-devices, including heterogeneous catalysts. Here, we describe recent advances in the design and application of dendrimers in catalytic organic and inorganic processes, sustainable and low environmental impact, photosensitive materials, nano-delivery systems, and antiviral agents' dendrimers.
树枝状大分子是具有确定形状、尺寸和分子量的高度分支结构。它们由三个主要部分组成：中心核、分支和末端基团。近年来，树枝状大分子在药物化学、诊断领域、材料科学、电化学和催化等方面受到了极大关注。此外，它们还广泛应用于生物相容性半导体的功能化、基因转染过程以及纳米器件的制备，包括多相催化剂。在此，我们描述了树枝状大分子在催化有机和无机过程、可持续且低环境影响、光敏材料、纳米递送系统以及抗病毒剂树枝状大分子的设计和应用方面的最新进展。
