Functionalization of multivalent structures such as dendrimers and monolayer passivated nanoparticles with catalytically active groups results in very potent catalysts, a phenomenon described as the positive dendritic effect. Here, we describe a series of peptide dendrons and dendrimers of increasing generation functionalized at the periphery with triazacyclononane, a ligand able to form a strong complex with ZnII. Kinetic studies show ...
