Complex systems that incorporate cyclodextrins to get materials for some specific applications. (1st July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fernández, Mariana A.; Silva, O. Fernando; Vico, Raquel V.; de Rossi, Rita H.
• Is Part Of: Carbohydrate research. Volume 480(2019)
• Page Start: 12
• Page End: 34
• Publication Date: 2019-07-01
• Subjects: Cyclodextrin -- Drug delivery -- Responsive materials -- Sensors -- Polymers -- Supramolecular assemblies; Carbohydrates -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Organic -- Periodicals; Biochemistry -- Periodicals; Carbohydrates -- Periodicals; Chimie organique -- Périodiques; Glucides -- Périodiques; Biochemistry; Carbohydrates; Chemistry, Organic; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 507.78
• DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2019.05.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-6215

Abstract

Abstract: 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. Graphical abstract: Image 1