Self-assembly of cross-linked β-cyclodextrin nanocapsules

Leonie C. Jones, William M. Lackowski, Yulia Vasilyeva, Karen Wilson, Victor Chechik

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Abstract

Stirring of perthiolated β-cyclodextrin in water yields cross-linked hollow capsules ca. 50 nm in diameter, which can be used for encapsulation and controlled release of large molecules as shown using Reichardt's dye.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1377-1379
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume2009
Issue number11
Early online date21 Jan 2009
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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