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  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Dendrimers are branched macromolecules with core, linker, and peripheral units.
  • Flexible dendrimers (e.g., PAMAM) lack persistent molecular shape.
  • Shape-persistent dendrimers with rigid linkers are less explored but maintain defined structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements (2012-2023) in shape-persistent dendrimers with rigid linking moieties.
  • To highlight the structural characteristics and potential applications of these dendrimers.
  • To differentiate between dendrimers with flexible and non-flexible peripheries and their impact on void accessibility.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific articles published between 2012 and 2023.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on dendrimers with rigid linking groups.
  • Categorization of reviewed dendrimers based on peripheral group flexibility (flexible alkyl vs. non-flexible).

Main Results:

  • Eight articles reviewed shape-persistent dendrimers with flexible alkyl peripheries, potentially exhibiting mesogenic phases.
  • Eight articles reviewed shape-persistent dendrimers with non-flexible peripheries, allowing access to interstitial voids for guest molecules (ions, gases, VOCs).
  • The flexibility of peripheral groups significantly influences the accessibility of intramolecular void space in the solid state.

Conclusions:

  • Shape-persistent dendrimers with rigid linkers offer unique structural integrity.
  • Peripheral group flexibility is a key determinant for void accessibility and potential applications.
  • These dendrimers show promise for applications involving molecular recognition, encapsulation, and host-guest chemistry.