Dendrimers are complex, repeatedly branched tree-like compounds that can be synthesized with well-defined composition and a high degree of order. Incorporation of redox-active units in a dendritic architecture enable us to gain information on: (i) dendrimer structure and superstructure; (ii) self-assembly processes; (iii) degree of electronic interaction and communication between redox units located in different sites; (iv) changes in conformation brought about by electron transfer processes. Electroactive dendrimers are attracting increasing interest in view of their possible application as sensors, catalysts, enzyme mimics, in which a redox centre is buried inside the dendritic nanoenvironment, and, last but not least, multielectron storage devices.
Dendrimers as Multielectron Storage Devices / P. Ceroni; M. Venturi. - STAMPA. - (2010), pp. 145-184. [10.1002/9780470583463.ch6]
Dendrimers as Multielectron Storage Devices
CERONI, PAOLA;VENTURI, MARGHERITA
2010
Abstract
Dendrimers are complex, repeatedly branched tree-like compounds that can be synthesized with well-defined composition and a high degree of order. Incorporation of redox-active units in a dendritic architecture enable us to gain information on: (i) dendrimer structure and superstructure; (ii) self-assembly processes; (iii) degree of electronic interaction and communication between redox units located in different sites; (iv) changes in conformation brought about by electron transfer processes. Electroactive dendrimers are attracting increasing interest in view of their possible application as sensors, catalysts, enzyme mimics, in which a redox centre is buried inside the dendritic nanoenvironment, and, last but not least, multielectron storage devices.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.