title: Exploiting the physicochemical properties of dendritic polymers for environmental and biological applications.
abstract: In this perspective we first examine the rich physicochemical properties of dendritic polymers for hosting cations, anions, and polyaromatic hydrocarbons. We then extrapolate these conceptual discussions to the use of dendritic polymers in humic acid antifouling, oil dispersion, copper sensing, and fullerenol remediation. In addition, we review the state-of-the-art of dendrimer research and elaborate on its implications for water purification, environmental remediation, nanomedicine, and energy harvesting.
authors: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Boulevard, P.O. Box 999, MSIN K2-44, Richland, WA 99352, USA. priyanka.bhattacharya@pnnl.gov
authors: Priyanka
authors: P
authors: Bhattacharya
authors: Nicholas K
authors: NK
authors: Geitner
authors: Sapna
authors: S
authors: Sarupria
authors: Pu Chun
authors: PC
authors: Ke
mesh_terms: D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D050091:Dendrimers / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*; D008958:Models, Molecular; D015394:Molecular Structure; D011108:Polymers / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D050091:Dendrimers; D011108:Polymers