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Applications of Complexation

Complexation plays a crucial role in various scientific and industrial applications:

1) Pharmaceuticals

  • Drug Delivery: Complexes can enhance the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of drugs.

  • Metal-based Drugs: Complexes like cisplatin are used in cancer therapy.

2) Analytical Chemistry

  • Titration: Complexometric titrations use complexes to determine metal ion concentrations (e.g., EDTA titrations).

  • Spectroscopy: Complexes are used as probes in spectroscopic methods to detect specific ions.

3) Environmental Science

  • Water Treatment: Complexing agents remove heavy metals from wastewater.

  • Pollutant Detection: Complexation aids in the detection and removal of contaminants.

4) Materials Science

  • Catalysis: Metal complexes serve as catalysts in various chemical reactions.

  • Nanotechnology: Complexes are precursors for the synthesis of nanomaterials.

5) Biochemistry

  • Metalloenzymes: Enzymes that contain metal complexes essential for their catalytic activity.

  • Transport Proteins: Complexation is key in the function of hemoglobin and other transport proteins.

6) Industrial Processes

  • Textile and Dye Industry: Metal complexes are used as dyes and mordants.

  • Pigment Production: Complexes provide color and stability to pigments.


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