Poster Title
P-44 Synthesis and Production Increase of Perylenediimide-core PAMAM Dendrimers
Abstract
PAMAM dendrimers possess a plethora of uses in various fields because they function as protective agents, can enhance solubility, and include a number of functional groups that allow binding of other molecules to change properties. Colored dendrimers are valuable for uses in tracking, marking, and printing, and the Andrews University chemistry lab synthesizes one by building a PAMAM dendrimer around fluorescent chromophore, namely perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDA). The PTCDA is converted into a diamine and then, using the traditional method of adding methyl acrylate and ethylenediamine, branches are attached to form the structure of the PAMAM dendrimer.
Start Date
2-28-2020 2:30 PM
P-44 Synthesis and Production Increase of Perylenediimide-core PAMAM Dendrimers
PAMAM dendrimers possess a plethora of uses in various fields because they function as protective agents, can enhance solubility, and include a number of functional groups that allow binding of other molecules to change properties. Colored dendrimers are valuable for uses in tracking, marking, and printing, and the Andrews University chemistry lab synthesizes one by building a PAMAM dendrimer around fluorescent chromophore, namely perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDA). The PTCDA is converted into a diamine and then, using the traditional method of adding methyl acrylate and ethylenediamine, branches are attached to form the structure of the PAMAM dendrimer.
Acknowledgments
J.N. Andrews Honors Scholar and Undergraduate Research Scholar
Ryan Hayes, Chemistry & Biochemistry