Advances in functionalization and conjugation mechanisms of dendrimers with iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles

Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are crucial in various areas due to their unique magnetic properties. However, their practical use is often limited by instability and aggregation in aqueous solutions. This review explores the advanced technique of dendrimer functionalization to enhance MNP...

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Published in:Nanoscale 2024-07, Vol.16 (28), p.13331-13372
Main Authors: Habib, Salma, Talhami, Mohammed, Hassanein, Amani, Mahdi, Elsadig, AL-Ejji, Maryam, Hassan, Mohammad K, Altaee, Ali, Das, Probir, Hawari, Alaa H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aqueous solutions
Biocompatibility
Conjugation
Dendrimers
Iron oxides
Magnetic properties
Nanocomposites
Nanoparticles
Structural stability
Water treatment
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Summary:Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are crucial in various areas due to their unique magnetic properties. However, their practical use is often limited by instability and aggregation in aqueous solutions. This review explores the advanced technique of dendrimer functionalization to enhance MNP stability and expand their application potential. Dendrimers, with their symmetric and highly branched structure, effectively stabilize MNPs and provide tailored functional sites for specific applications. We summarize key synthetic modifications, focusing on the impacts of dendrimer size, surface chemistry, and the balance of chemical ( e.g. , coordination, anchoring) and physical ( e.g. , electrostatic, hydrophobic) interactions on nanocomposite properties. Current challenges such as dendrimer toxicity, control over dendrimer distribution on MNPs, and the need for biocompatibility are discussed, alongside potential solutions involving advanced characterization techniques. This review highlights significant opportunities in environmental, biomedical, and water treatment applications, stressing the necessity for ongoing research to fully leverage dendrimer-functionalized MNPs. Insights offered here aim to guide further development and application of these promising nanocomposites. The various functionalization and conjugation mechanisms of dendrimers with magnetic nanoparticles (MPNs).
ISSN:2040-3364
2040-3372
2040-3372
DOI:10.1039/d4nr01376j