Future automobiles made from supramolecular polymers are reality?
Professor Ito Kohzo and his team at the University of Tokyo, developed novel, so–called sliding gel polymers that comprises a
Category: Non-pharma applications
CDs in hydrogen storage
Hydrogen as clean and renewable energy source could replace fossil fuels, but the lack of method for efficient storage inhibits
CDs in biodegradation-based soil remediation under aerobic conditions
The non-toxic, biodegradable cyclodextrins (CDs) can solubilize poorly soluble organic contaminants such as PAHs, PCBs, chlorinated solvents, etc. via molecular
Can cyclodextrins make diamonds shinier?
A recent patent application filed by GLISTEN LLC, Hollywood, California, US (WO2019014465) describes a method of covering jewelry by cyclodextrins.
CD-enabled elektrokinetic extraction of pollutants from soil
The electrokinetic extraction process removes metals and polar organic contaminants from low-permeability soil, mud, sludge, and marine dredging by applying
DIMEB in biotechnology
Heptakis(2,6-di-O-methyl) beta-cyclodextrin is a single isomer with high solubility in cold water, but it crystallizes from water at increased temperatures.
Cyclodextrins in biodiesel production
The shortage in fossil fuels accelerated the research in production of biodiesel. Biodiesel is typically produced by transesterification of vegetable
Cyclodextrin News Year in Review 2018
The CDNews blog was created in July and after a short period of trial it started in September. During this
Sweets for Christmas
This is the season for sweets. We looked around on internet to see sweets containing cyclodextrins. See below some examples.
Cyclodextrins: Properties and Industrial Applications
A book published by Wiley in 2017 is one of the comprehensive reviews collecting the up-to-date knowledge on cyclodextrins. It