Issue 16, 2012

Physicochemical perspective of cyclodextrin nano and microaggregates

Abstract

‘‘Chemistry beyond the molecule’’ is the nickname for supramolecular chemistry. This branch of study is based on molecular recognition that is host–guest chemistry. A number of potential hosts have been defined and applied in scores of studies. Among all potential hosts, cyclodextrins occupy a high position due to their characteristic solubilisation capability and biocompatibility. In the present article we are revisiting the host–guest aspects of cyclodextrins from a physicochemical perspective. We present details of formation and applications of cyclodextrin nanoaggregates induced by guest molecules, the concerned thermodynamics behind the process and also the effect of concentration of the guest molecules on the morphology of the aggregates. This article reviews the topic mainly from the spectroscopic point of view.

Graphical abstract: Physicochemical perspective of cyclodextrin nano and microaggregates

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
20 Dec 2011
Accepted
22 Feb 2012
First published
23 Feb 2012

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2012,14, 5339-5348

Physicochemical perspective of cyclodextrin nano and microaggregates

P. Purkayastha, S. S. Jaffer and P. Ghosh, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2012, 14, 5339 DOI: 10.1039/C2CP24052A

To request permission to reproduce material from this article, please go to the Copyright Clearance Center request page.

If you are an author contributing to an RSC publication, you do not need to request permission provided correct acknowledgement is given.

If you are the author of this article, you do not need to request permission to reproduce figures and diagrams provided correct acknowledgement is given. If you want to reproduce the whole article in a third-party publication (excluding your thesis/dissertation for which permission is not required) please go to the Copyright Clearance Center request page.

Read more about how to correctly acknowledge RSC content.

Social activity

Spotlight

Advertisements