Issue 13, 2013

Exploiting the physicochemical properties of dendritic polymers for environmental and biological applications

Abstract

In this perspective we first examine the rich physicochemical properties of dendritic polymers for hosting cations, anions, and polyaromatic hydrocarbons. We then extrapolate these conceptual discussions to the use of dendritic polymers in humic acid antifouling, oil dispersion, copper sensing, and fullerenol remediation. In addition, we review the state-of-the-art of dendrimer research and elaborate on its implications for water purification, environmental remediation, nanomedicine, and energy harvesting.

Graphical abstract: Exploiting the physicochemical properties of dendritic polymers for environmental and biological applications

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
19 Dec 2012
Accepted
23 Jan 2013
First published
23 Jan 2013

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2013,15, 4477-4490

Exploiting the physicochemical properties of dendritic polymers for environmental and biological applications

P. Bhattacharya, N. K. Geitner, S. Sarupria and P. C. Ke, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2013, 15, 4477 DOI: 10.1039/C3CP44591G

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