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Gianluca Utzeri¹, Pedro M C Matias¹, Dina Murtinho¹

¹CQC, IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.

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Cyclodextrin nanosponges offer unique properties for drug delivery and stabilization. Their non-toxic nature and versatile applications extend to environmental remediation and catalysis.

Keywords:

crosslinked polymers cyclodextrins multipurpose structures nanosponges responsive materials supramolecular interactions

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Area of Science:

Polymer Science
Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Nanosponges are nano-sized porous polymeric structures.
Cyclodextrins, derived from starch, possess internal hydrophobic cavities and external hydrophilic surfaces.
This unique structure enables cyclodextrins to form inclusion complexes with hydrophobic molecules.

Purpose of the Study:

To review cyclodextrin-based nanosponges for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.
To highlight the potential of these nanosponges in environmental remediation and catalysis.
To provide a compilation of recent advancements in cyclodextrin nanosponges.

Main Methods:

Literature review of cyclodextrin-based nanosponges.
Analysis of their properties, including host-guest complexation.
Exploration of applications in various fields.

Main Results:

Cyclodextrin nanosponges enhance solubility and stability of guest molecules.
These nanosponges are non-toxic, making them suitable for biomedical uses.
Potential applications in water/soil remediation and catalysis are identified.

Conclusions:

Cyclodextrin nanosponges are versatile materials with significant potential.
Their unique properties facilitate diverse applications beyond traditional pharmaceutical uses.
Further research into environmental and catalytic applications is warranted.