Cyclodextrins in the World of Polymers

Authors

  • J. Horský Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Science of the Czech Republic, Prague
  • J. Jindřich Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Prague

Keywords:

cyclodextrins, polymers, inclusion complexation, pseudopolyrotaxanes and polyrotaxanes, supramolecular polymers and gels, physical and topological gels

Abstract

An overview of overlapping cyclodextrin and polymer research is given. Three areas of interest are explored in particular: (i) polymers with cyclodextrins in their chains, (ii) pseudopolyrotaxanes of cyclodextrins and po­lymer chains and (iii) supramolecular polymers and gels formed by low-molecular-weight cyclodextrins. The essential role of the cyclodextrin capability of forming inclusion complexes was found. Innovative molecular and supramolecular structures such as topological gels, molecular tubes and isolated wires are introduced and applications such as molecular switches, injectable gels, chromatographic materials and ordered polymer materials are discussed. As the most innovative applications require regiospecifically mono- or disubstituted cyclodextrins, the methods of their preparation are also mentioned.

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Published

2013-10-15

How to Cite

Horský, J., & Jindřich, J. (2013). Cyclodextrins in the World of Polymers. Chemické Listy, 107(10), 769–776. Retrieved from http://ww.w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/601

Issue

Vol. 107 No. 10 (2013)

Section

Articles