Liquid–liquid extractions using poly(propylene imine) dendrimers with an apolar periphery

Abstract

The modification of poly(propylene imine) dendrimers with apolar endgroups yields effective and highly selective basic extractants of anionic dye molecules from water to solvents, like dichloromethane and toluene.

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