Abstract
Cyclodextrin based carbonate nanosponges were synthetized starting from native β-cylodextrin and active carbonyl compounds i.e. carbonildiimidazole. In this work they were used to form inclusion complexes with three different gases i.e. 1-methylcyclopropene, oxygen and carbon dioxide. The encapsulation of gases were proved by direct reaction to known adduct (1-methylcyclopropene), by gravimetric analysis (CO2) and by oxymeter (Oxygen). The complexetion of oxygen or carbon dioxide could be useful for many biomedical applications. In particular the oxygen-filled nanosponges could supply oxygen to the hypoxic tissues which are present in various deseases. 1-methylcyclopropene included in β-cyclodextrin nanosponges showed superior antiethylenic performances in long lasting cut flowers in comparison with marketed products.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 189-194 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2011 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Cyclodextrin
- Gas encapsulation
- Inclusion compounds
- Nanosponges