Nanomaterials Modification by Dendrimers - A Review

Mateusz Pawlaczyk, Joanna Kurczewska, Grzegorz Schroeder

Following review summarizes the application of dendrimer-functionalized hybrid nanomaterials. Dendrimers are nano-sized, radially symmetric molecules with well-defined, homogeneous and monodisperse structure. Incorporation of dendritic structures onto surface of inorganic particles by covalent, ionic and van der Waals bonds introduces unique properties of the new material. Herein, we present structures and properties of silica, titania, carbon nanotubes and clays decorated with various dendrimers.