Cyclodextrin polymers: Structure, synthesis, and use as drug carriers

Cyclodextrin-based polymers (CDPs) are amphiphilic macromolecules owing to their unique structure and the presence of multiple hydroxyl groups. These polymers have become increasingly popular in applications ranging from biomedicine to environmental science. In this review, four types of CDPs are distinguished based on their structural characteristics: cyclodextrin-based polyrotaxanes, grafted cyclodextrin polymers, cross-linked cyclodextrin...