Complex systems that incorporate cyclodextrins to get materials for some specific applications

Cyclodextrins (CDs) are a family of biodegradable cyclic hydrocarbons composed of α-(1,4) linked glucopyranose subunits, the more common containing 6, 7 or 8 glucose units are named α, β and γ-cyclodextrins respectively. Since the discovery of CDs, they have attracted interest among scientists and t...

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Published in:Carbohydrate research 2019-07, Vol.480, p.12-34
Main Authors: Fernández, Mariana A., Silva, O. Fernando, Vico, Raquel V., de Rossi, Rita H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cyclodextrin
Drug delivery
Polymers
Responsive materials
Sensors
Supramolecular assemblies
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Summary:Cyclodextrins (CDs) are a family of biodegradable cyclic hydrocarbons composed of α-(1,4) linked glucopyranose subunits, the more common containing 6, 7 or 8 glucose units are named α, β and γ-cyclodextrins respectively. Since the discovery of CDs, they have attracted interest among scientists and the first studies were about the properties of the native compounds and in particular their use as catalysts of organic reactions. Characteristics features of different types of cyclodextrins stimulated investigation in different areas of research, due to its non-toxic and non-inmunogenic properties and also to the development of an improved industrial production. In this way, many materials with important properties have been developed. This mini-review will focus on chemical systems that use cyclodextrins, whatever linked covalently or mediated by the non covalent interactions, to build complex systems developed mainly during the last five years. [Display omitted]
ISSN:0008-6215
1873-426X
DOI:10.1016/j.carres.2019.05.006