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dendrimers

Dendrimers are highly structured, tree-like molecules with a central core and multiple branching layers called generations. Each layer adds more branches, creating a spherical, nanoscale architecture. Their unique design allows for precise control over size, shape, and surface functionality. This makes dendrimers useful in applications like drug delivery, where they can carry and release medicines efficiently, as well as in imaging and nanotechnology. Their customizable structure ensures they can be engineered for specific purposes, combining stability with versatility at the molecular level.