Poly(propyleneimine) Dendrimers as pH-Sensitive Controlled-Release Systems

George Pistolis, Angelos Malliaris, Dimitris Tsiourvas, Constantinos M. Paleos

Chemistry - A European Journal · 1999 · 159 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

A molecular composite prepared by the solubilization of pyrene in poly(propyleneimine) dendrimers is investigated by fluorescence and absorption spectroscopy at a range of pH values. The release of pyrene is induced in acidic media, while pyrene incorporation is favored in basic environments, as shown here.