Functional Dendrimers

Dear Colleagues,

Hyperbranched and monodisperse macromolecules that are commonly referred to as dendrimers have captivated the imagination of macromolecular chemists, and now occupy center stage in developing nanomaterials for a variety of applications. Our ability to synthetically articulate their architecture and introduce functional groups at the core, within their backbone and at the periphery, have enabled us to design well-defined scaffolds targeted for a specific purpose. Functional dendrimers have opened doors to fine tune their properties based on given event requirements. The elegance of synthetic methodologies has provided strong impetus to envision bringing these fascinating macromolecules to the realm of biomedical, industrial and polymer science applications.

This Special Issue on “Functional Dendrimers” is aimed at bringing inspiring efforts devoted in designing, construction and evaluating the potential of mono- to multivalent dendritic frameworks. It will solidify the notion that once considered an academic curiosity, these macromolecules provide an ideal platform to assemble cost-effective made-to-order synthetic architectures for biology, physics, medicine, etc. It will showcase important achievements in constructing functional dendrimers and highlight their significance in designing complex architectures.

Prof. Dr. Ashok Kakkar
Guest Editor

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