Note: 217 Topics in Current Chemistry -- Dendrimers IV -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- Dendritic Oligoethers -- Dendrimers with Carbon Rich-Cores -- Supramolecular Chemistry of Dendrimers -- Non-Covalent Synthesis of Metallodendrimers -- Dendritic Catalysts -- Glycodendrimers -- Author Index Volume 201 -217.

Note: 210 Topics in Current Chemistry -- Dendrimers II -- Copyright -- Topics in Current Chemistry Now Also Available Electronically -- Preface -- Contents -- Contents of Volume 197 -- Polyester and Ester Functionalized Dendrimers -- Silicon-Based Dendrimers -- Host-Guest Chemistry of Dendritic Molecules -- Supramolecular Dendrimer Chemistry: A Journey Through the Branched Architecture -- The First Organometallic Dendrimers: Design and Redox Functions -- Dendrimers in Diagnostics -- Author Index Volume 201-210.

Note: Dendritic Molecules -- Contents -- Prologue and Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1 Masses, Sizes, and Shapes of Macromolecules from Multifunctional Monomers -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Molecular Mass and Chain Connectivity in Macromolecules -- 1.2.1 Distribution with Linear Chains -- 1.2.2 Branched Structures and Gelation with Multifunctional Monomers -- 1.2.3 Branching without Network Formation -- 1.3 Overall Extension in Space: Molecular Sizes -- 1.3.1 Radius of Gyration -- 1.3.1.1 Linear Chains -- 1.3.1.2 Macrocycles -- 1.3.1.3 Branched Macromolecules -- 1.3.2 Breadth of the Distribution for the Squared Radius of Gyration -- 1.4 Shape Analysis from the Radius of Gyration Tensor -- 1.4.1 Principal Moments -- 1.4.2 Asphericity, Acylindricity. and Relative Shape Anisotropy -- 1.5 Approach to the Globular State -- 1.5.1 Collapse of a Linear Chain -- 1.5.2 Shapes from the Simulations of Dendrimers -- 1.6 References -- 2 From Theory to Practice: Historical Perspectives -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Branched Architectures -- 2.2.1 Early Observations -- 2.2.2 Prelude to Practice -- 2.2.3 Incipient Macromolecular Progression -- 2.2.3.1 Initial Concept and Practice -- 2.2.3.2 Implied Dendritic Construction -- 2.2.3.3 Alternative Architectures -- 2.3 The Fractal Geometry of Macromolecules -- 2.3.1 Introduction -- 2.3.2 Fractal Geometry -- 2.3.2.1 Self-similarity or Scale-Invariance -- 2.3.2.2 Fractal Dimension (D) -- 2.3.3 Applied Fractal Geometry -- 2.3.3.1 Fractals in Chemistry -- 2.3.3.2 Fractals in Biology -- 2.3.3.3 Solvent Accessible Surface Area (ASAS) -- 2.3.3.4 Dendritic Fractality -- 2.3.4 Fractal Summation -- 2.4 References -- 3 Nomenclature -- 3.1 Background on Trival and Traditional Names -- 3.2 Definition of a Cascade Polymer -- 3.3 Proposed Cascade Nomenclature Rules -- 3.4 General Patterns -- 3.4.1 Similar Repeat Internal Units. , 3.4.2 Similar Arms with Dissimilar Internal Units -- 3.4.3 Dissimilar Arms with Similar Internal Branches -- 3.4.4 Dissimilar Arms with Dissimilar Internal Branches or Terminal Groups -- 3.4.5 Unsymmetrically Branched Cascades -- 3.5 Fractal Notation -- 3.5.1 General Rules for the Proposed Fractal Notation -- 3.5.2 Examples Using the Fractal Rules -- 3.6 References -- 4 Synthetic Methodologies: Divergent Procedures -- 4.1 General Concepts -- 4.2 Early Procedures -- 4.3 1 -> -- 2 N-Branched -- 4.3.1 1 -> -- 2 N-Branched and Connectivity -- 4.3.2 1 -> -- 2 N.Branched, Amide Connectivity -- 4.4 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched, Arnide Connectivity -- 4.5 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched, Ester Connectivity -- 4.6 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched -- 4.6.1 1 -> -- 2 C.Branched, Arnide Connectivity -- 4.6.2 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched and Connectivity -- 4.7 1 -> -- 2 C & -- Aryl-Branched and Connectivity -- 4.8 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched, N-Connectivity -- 4.9 1 -> -- 2 Ethano-Branched, Ether Connectivity -- 4.10 1 -> -- 2 Si-Branched and Connectivity -- 4.11 1 -> -- 2 P-Branched and Connectivity -- 4.12 1 -> -- 3 C-Branched -- 4.12.1 1 -> -- 3 C-Branched, Arnide Connectivity -- 4.12.1.1 1 -> -- 3 C-Branched, Arnide ('Tris') Connectivity -- 4.12.1.2 1 -> -- 3 (1 -> -- 2) C-Branched, Arnide ('Tris') Connectivity -- 4.12.1.3 1 -> -- 3 C-Branched, Arnide ('Bishornotris') Connectivity -- 4.12.1.4 1 -> -- 3 C-Branched, Arnide ("Behera's Amine") Connectivity -- 4.12.2 1 -> -- 3 C-Branched and Connectivity -- 4.12.3 1 -> -- 3 C-Branched, Ether Connectivity -- 4.12.4 1 -> -- 3 C-Branched, Ether & -- Amide Connectivity -- 4.13 1 -> -- 3 N-Branched and Connectivity -- 4.14 1 -> -- 3 P-Branched and Connectivity -- 4.15 1 -> -- 3 Si-Branched and Connectivity -- 4.16 1 -> -- 3 Adarnantane-Branched, Ester Connectivity -- 4.17 References. , 5 Synthetic Methodologies: Convergent Procedures -- 5.1 General Concepts -- 5.2 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched -- 5.2.1 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched and Connectivity -- 5.2.2 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched, Ether Connectivity -- 5.3 1 -> -- 2 Ethano-Branched, Phosphate Connectivity -- 5.4 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched -- 5.4.1 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched and Connectivity -- 5.4.2 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Ether Connectivity -- 5.4.3 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Arnide Connectivity -- 5.4.4 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Ether and Arnide Connectivity -- 5.4.5 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Ether and Urethane Connectivity -- 5.4.6 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Ester Connectivity -- 5.4.7 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Ether and Ester Connectivity -- 5.4.8 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Ether and Ketone Connectivity -- 5.4.8.9 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Ethyne Connectivity -- 5.5 1 -> -- 2 N-Branched -- 5.5.1 1 -> -- 2 N-Branched, Amide Connectivity -- 5.6 1 -> -- 2 C- & -- N-Branched, Ester Connectivity -- 5.7 1 -> -- 2 Si-Branched, Silyloxy Connectivity -- 5.8 References -- 6 Synthetic Methodologies: One-Step (Hyperbranched) Procedures -- 6.1 General Concepts -- 6.2 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched -- 6.2.1 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched and Connectivity -- 6.2.2 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Ester Connectivity -- 6.2.3 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Ether Connectivity -- 6.2.4 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Ether and Ketone Connectivity -- 6.2.5 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Amide Connectivity -- 6.2.6 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched. Carbamate Connectivity -- 6.2.7 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched, Urethane Connectivity -- 6.2.8 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched, Ether and Ester Connectivity -- 6.3 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched -- 6.3.1 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched. Ester Connectivity -- 6.3.2 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched, Ether Connectivity -- 6.3.3 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched, Amide Connectivity -- 6.3.4 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched, C-Connectivity. , 6.3.5 1 -> -- 2 N-Branched and Connectivity -- 6.4 1 -> -- 3 Ge-Branched and Connectivity -- 6.5 1 -> -- 3 (2)Si-Branched and Connectivity -- 6.6 References -- 7 Chiral Dendritic Macromolecules -- 7.1 Divergent Procedures to Chiral Dendrimerss -- 7.1.1 1 -> -- 3 C-Branched. Ether and Amide Connectivity -- 7.1.2 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched -- 7.1.3 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched, Ester and Amide Connectivity -- 7.1.4 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched, Ether and Ester Connectivity -- 7.1.5 1 -> -- 2 N-Branched and Connectivity -- 7.1.6 1 -> -- 2 N-Branched, Amide-Connectivity -- 7.2 Convergent Procedures to Chiral Dendrimers -- 7.2.1 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched, Ether Connectivity -- 7.2.2 1 -> -- 2 C-Branched. Amide Connectivity -- 7.2.3 1 -> -- 2 Aryl-Branched, Ether Connectivity -- 7.2.4 1 -> -- 3 P- and Aryl-Branched, P- and Ether-Connectivity -- 7.3 References -- 8 Dendrimers Containing Metal Sites -- 8.1 Metals as Branching Centers -- 8.2 Metals as Building Block Connectors -- 8.3 Metal Centers as Termination Groups (Surface Functionalization) -- 8.4 Metals as Transformation Auxiliaries -- 8.4.1 Site-Specific Metal Inclusion -- 8.4.2 Random Metal Inclusion -- 8.5 References -- 9 Dendritic Networks -- 9.1 Introduction: Dendritic Assemblies -- 9.2 Network Formation and Classification -- 9.2.1 Ordered versus Random -- 9.2.1.1 Methods of Formation -- 9.2.1.2 Covalent and Non-Covalent Positioning -- 9.3 Random Connectivity -- 9.3.1 Random. Covalently-Linked Dendrimer Networks -- 9.3.2 Coupling via Surface-to-Surface Interaction -- 9.3.3 Coupling via Surface-to-Surface Bridging Units -- 9.4 Ordered Dendritic Networks -- 9.4.1 Multilayer Construction -- 9.4.2 Directed Network Construction -- 9.4.2.1 Covalent, Metal-Based Assembly -- 9.4.2.2 Hyperbranched-Type, Metal-Based Assembly -- 9.4.2.3 Hydrogen-Bonding Assembly -- 9.4.2.4 Covalent Assembly. , 9.5 References -- 10 Utilitarian Aspects -- 10.1 General Applications -- 10.2 Chromatography -- 10.2.1 Ion Exchange Process -- 10.2.2 Elektrokinetic Capillary Chromatography -- 10.2.3 Size Exclusion Chromatography -- 10.2.4 Gas Separation Membranes -- 10.3 Electronic Properties -- 10.3.1 Semiconduction -- 10.3.2 Photochemical Molecular Devices -- 10.4 Physical Properties -- 10.4.1 Solubilization/Drug Delivery -- 10.4.2 Size Calibration/Pore Creation -- 10.4.3 Antioxidants -- 10.4.4 Inks and Toners -- 10.4.5 Liquid Crystals -- 10.4.6 Chemical Sensitivity -- 10.5 Catalysis -- 10.6 Biochemical/Pharmaceutical -- 10.6.1 Sucrose Mimetic -- 10.6.2 MAP/Antigen -- 10.6.3 Antibody Conjugates/Labeling -- 10.6.4 Nucleic Acids -- 10.6.5 GeneTherapy -- 10.6.6 Pharmaceutical Complexes/Boron Neutron Capture Therapy -- 10.6.7 Specific Receptors -- 10.7 Synthetic Aspects -- 10.7.1 Building Block Preparation (Patents) -- 10.7.2 Dendrimer Preparation (Patents) -- 11 Appendices -- 11.1 Key Reviews and Highlights -- 11.1.1 1996 Reviews -- 11.1.2 1995 Reviews -- 11.1.3 1994 Reviews -- 11.1.4 1993Reviews -- 11.1.5 1992Reviews -- 11.1.6 1991 Reviews -- 11.1.7 1990Reviews -- 11.1.8 1989Reviews -- 11.1.9 1988 Reviews -- 11.1.10 1987 Reviews -- 11.1.11 1986 and Earlier Reviews -- 11.2 Advances Series -- 11.3 Glossary of Terms -- Index.

Note: 212 Topics in Current Chemistry -- Dendrimers III -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- Nanosized Polyphenylene Dendrimers -- Hyperbranched Polyesteramides - New Dendritic Polymers -- Dendrimer-Encapsulated Metals and Semiconductors: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications -- Hyperbranched Macromolecules: Soft Particles with Adjustable Shape and Persistent Motion Capability -- Structure of Dendrimers in Dilute Solution -- Author Index Volume 201-212.

Note: Intro -- Dendrimer Chemistry -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Historical - Cascade molecules and dendrimers -- 1.2 Dendritic architectures -- 1.3 Perfection, defects, dispersity -- 1.4 Definition and classification of dendritic molecules -- 1.5 Nomenclature of dendritic molecules -- 1.5.1 Newkome nomenclature -- 1.5.2 Cascadane nomenclature -- Bibliography and Notes for Chapter 1 "Introduction" -- 2 Synthetic methods for dendritic molecules -- 2.1 Divergent synthesis -- 2.2 Convergent synthesis -- 2.3 Recent synthetic methods -- 2.3.1 Orthogonal synthesis -- 2.3.2 Double-stage convergent method -- 2.3.3 Double-exponential method -- 2.3.4 Hypermonomer method -- 2.3.5 Click chemistry -- 2.4 Solid phase synthesis -- 2.5 Coordination-chemical synthesis -- 2.5.1 Metal complex as core unit -- 2.5.2 Metal complexes as branching unit -- 2.6 Supramolecular synthesis -- 2.7 Hyperbranched polymers -- 2.8 Dendronised linear polymers -- 2.8.1 Polymer-analogous method -- 2.8.2 Macromonomer method -- 2.9 Dendro-Isomers -- Bibliography and Notes for Chapter 2 "Synthetic methods for dendritic molecules" -- 3 Functional dendrimers -- 3.1 Monofunctional dendrimers -- 3.1.1 Functional core -- 3.1.2 Functional periphery -- 3.1.2.1 Functionalisation of terminal groups -- 3.1.2.2 Introduction of peripheral groups prior to dendrimer growth -- 3.1.3 Functional units in the dendrimer scaffold -- 3.1.3.1 Modification prior to dendrimer growth -- 3.1.3.2 Internal modification on conclusion of dendrimer growth -- 3.2 Multifunctional dendrimers -- 3.2.1 Bifunctionalised molecular periphery -- 3.2.2 Two different functional units in different parts of the molecule -- 3.2.3 More than two different functional units -- 3.2.4 Overview of functional dendrimers and their synthesis -- Bibliography and Notes for Chapter 3 "Functional dendrimers". , 4 Types of dendrimers and their syntheses -- 4.1 Achiral dendrimers -- 4.1.1 POPAM -- 4.1.2 PAMAM -- 4.1.3 POMAM -- 4.1.4 Polylysine dendrimers -- 4.1.5 Dendritic hydrocarbons -- 4.1.5.1 Condensed arene components - Iptyceness -- 4.1.5.2 Dendrimers from arene and multiply bonded building blocks -- 4.1.5.3 Stilbenoid dendrimers -- 4.1.5.4 Hyperbranched polybenzenes -- 4.1.6 Carbon/oxygen-based (and Fréchet) dendrimers -- 4.1.6.1 Polyether dendrimers -- 4.1.6.2 Polyester dendrimers -- 4.1.6.3 Carbohydrate dendrimers (glycodendrimers) -- 4.1.7 Porphyrin-based dendrimers -- 4.1.8 Ionic dendrimers -- 4.1.8.1 Polyanionic dendrimers -- 4.1.8.2 Polycationic dendrimers -- 4.1.9 Silicon-based dendrimers -- 4.1.9.1 Silane dendrimers -- 4.1.9.2 Carbosilane dendrimers -- 4.1.9.3 Carbosiloxane dendrimers -- 4.1.9.4 Siloxane dendrimers -- 4.1.9.5 Hyperbranched silicon-based polymers -- 4.1.10 Phosphorus-based dendrimers -- 4.1.11 Metallodendrimers (and Newkome dendrimers) -- Bibliography and Notes for Section 4.1 "Achiral dendrimers" -- 4.2 Chiral dendrimers -- 4.2.1 Classification of chiral dendrimers -- 4.2.2 Studies on the chirality of dendritic molecules -- 4.2.2.1 Chiroptical studies -- 4.2.2.2 Possible applications of chiral dendrimers -- 4.2.3 Dendrimers with chiral core and achiral branching scaffold -- 4.2.3.1 Chiroptical studies on dendrimers with chiral cores -- 4.2.3.2 Possible applications of chiral-core dendrimers -- 4.2.4 Dendrimers with chiral building blocks as spacers or branching units -- 4.2.4.1 Chiroptical studies on dendrimers with chiral dendrimer scaffold -- 4.2.4.2 Possible applications of dendrimers with chiral branching scaffold -- 4.2.5 Chirality in the periphery -- 4.2.5.1 Chiroptical studies on dendrimers with peripheral chiral units -- 4.2.5.2 Possible applications of dendrimers with peripheral chiral units. , 4.2.6 Chiral dendrimers for asymmetric catalysis -- 4.2.7 Interpretation of the chirality of dendritic molecules -- Bibliography and Notes for Section 4.2 "Chiral Dendrimers" -- 5 Photophysical properties of dendritic molecules -- 5.1 Luminescence and energy transfer -- 5.1.1 Luminescence -- 5.1.2 Energy transfer -- 5.1.2.1 Dexter mechanism: Energy transfer by radiative emission -- 5.1.2.2 Förster mechanism: Energy transfer by dipole-dipole interactions -- 5.1.2.3 Examples from the field of dendritic molecules -- 5.2 Antenna effect and photoisomerisation of dendrimers -- 5.2.1 Antenna effect -- 5.2.2 Photoisomerisation -- Bibliography and Notes for Chapter 5 "Photophysical properties of dendritic molecules" -- 6 (Special) chemical reactions of dendritic molecules -- 6.1 Covalent chemical reactions -- 6.1.1 Metathesis -- 6.1.2 Molecular imprinting -- 6.1.3 Covalent introduction of functionalities in the interior of dendritic molecules -- 6.2 Supramolecular (host/guest) interactions -- 6.2.1 Non-covalent modification of a dendrimer periphery -- 6.2.2 Self-assembly of dendrimers -- 6.2.3 Inclusion of guest species in dendritic host molecules -- 6.2.3.1 Dendrimers with multiple receptor units -- 6.2.3.2 Guest inclusion by steric compression -- 6.2.3.3 Guest inclusion by dynamic processes (diffusion) -- 6.2.4 Self-assembly of dendrimers -- 6.2.5 Dendritic stopper groups (in rotaxanes) -- 6.3 Dendritic effects -- 6.3.1 Dendritic effect on inclusion of guests -- 6.3.2 Dendritic effects in catalysis -- 6.3.2.1 Metal-containing dendritic catalysts -- 6.3.2.2 Metal-free dendritic catalysts -- 6.3.3 Dendritic effects on electrochemical properties -- 6.3.3.1 Metal-free dendritic catalysts -- 6.3.3.2 Redox gradients -- 6.3.3.3 Redox sensors -- 6.3.3.4 Redox potential and redox transfer kinetics -- 6.3.3.5 Charge-separation processes. , 6.3.4 Summary of the dendritic effect -- Bibliography and Notes for Chapter 6 "(Special) chemical reactions of dendritic molecules" -- 7 Characterisation and analysis -- 7.1 Chromatography -- 7.1.1 Liquid chromatography -- 7.1.1.1 Preparative liquid chromatography -- 7.1.1.2 High-performance liquid chromatography -- 7.1.2 Gel permeation chromatography -- 7.2 Gel electrophoresis -- 7.3 NMR spectroscopy -- 7.3.1 (1D)-NMR spectroscopic studies -- 7.3.2 Multidimensional NMR spectroscopy in dendrimer research -- 7.3.3 Diffusion NMR spectroscopy -- 7.3.4 Dynamic NMR spectroscopy -- 7.4 Mass spectrometry -- 7.4.1 Gentle ionisation methods: MALDI and ESI -- 7.4.1.1 Study of dendrimers by MALDI and ESI-MS -- 7.5 X-ray crystal structure analysis -- 7.6 Small-angle scattering -- 7.6.1 Principle of small-angle scattering -- 7.6.2 Capability of small-angle scattering -- 7.6.3 Structural analysis of dissolved dendrimers with SANS and SAXS -- 7.6.3.1 Radial segment density distribution of flexible dendrimers -- 7.6.3.2 Distribution of end groups -- 7.6.3.3 Intermolecular interactions of flexible dendrimers in solution -- 7.7 Scanning probe microscopy -- 7.7.1 STM and AFM -- 7.7.1.1 AFM images of dendrimers -- 7.7.1.2 STM images of dendrimers -- 7.8 Transmission electron microscopy -- 7.8.1 TEM -- 7.8.1.1 TEM images of dendrimers -- 7.9 Chiroptical methods -- 7.9.1 Optical rotatory dispersion and circular dichroism -- 7.9.2 Chiroptical studies on chiral dendritic structures -- 7.10 Summary -- Bibliography and Notes for Chapter 7 "Characterization and analysis" -- 8 Special properties and potential applications -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Catalysis, membrane technology -- 8.2.1 Dendrimers as catalyst supports -- 8.2.2 Catalytic dendrimers for membrane reactors -- 8.2.3 Dendrimers in enantioselective catalysis -- 8.2.4 Dendrimers as phase transfer catalysts. , 8.3 Pigments, adhesives, additives in chemical materials -- 8.3.1 Dendrimers as additives -- 8.3.2 Dendritic polymers for printing inks -- 8.3.3 Dendritic polymers for paints -- 8.3.4 Dendritic polymers as additives in foam formulation -- 8.3.5 Network precursors for plastics -- 8.3.6 Dendrimers as nanocapsules for dyes and for molecular imprinting -- 8.4 Dendrimers for displays and (opto)electronics -- 8.4.1 Liquid-crystalline dendrimers -- 8.5 Biomimetics, sensor technology, diagnostics (fluorescence) -- 8.5.1 Protein dendrimers -- 8.5.2 Glycomimetics -- 8.5.3 Dendrimers in sensor technology -- 8.5.3.1 Quartz micro balance with dendritic sensor layers -- 8.5.3.2 Luminescent dendrimers as sensor materials -- 8.5.3.3 Fluorescing PET sensors -- 8.6 Dendrimers in medical diagnostics -- 8.6.1 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) processes -- 8.6.2 DNA dendrimers as biosensors for DNA hybridisation -- 8.7 Medical applications -- 8.7.1 Dendrimers as carriers for cytostatic agents -- 8.7.2 Gene therapy -- 8.7.3 Photodynamic therapy -- 8.7.4 Dendrimers in prevention against HIV -- 8.7.5 Culture of organs and tissue -- 8.7.5.1 Wound healing -- 8.7.6 Boron neutron capture therapy -- 8.8 Dendrimers in nanotechnology -- 8.8.1 Photoswitchable dendrimers -- 8.8.2 Dendrimers as impellers -- 8.8.3 Dendrimers as nanotubes -- 8.8.4 Dendritic polymers as templates -- Bibliography and Notes for Chapter 8 "Special properties and potential applications" -- Outlook -- Subject Index.