The Chemistry behind Catechol-Based Adhesion
Saiz-Poseu, Javier (Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia)
Mancebo Aracil, Juan (Universidad Nacional del Sur)
Nador, Fabiana (Universidad Nacional del Sur)
Busqué Sánchez, Félix (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Química)
Ruiz-Molina, Daniel (Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia)

Date:	2019
Abstract:	The adhesion of some marine organisms to almost any kind of surface in wet conditions has aroused increasing interest in recent decades. Numerous fundamental studies have been performed to understand the scientific basis of this behaviour, with catechols having been found to play a key role. Several novel bio-inspired adhesives and coatings with value-added performances have been developed by taking advantage of the knowledge gained from these studies. To date there has been no detailed overview focusing exclusively on the complex mode of action of these materials. The aim of this Review is to present recent investigations that elucidate the origin of the strong and versatile adsorption capacities of the catechol moiety and the effects of extrinsic factors that play important roles in the overall adhesion process, such as pH value, solvent, and the presence of metal ions. The aim is to detail the chemistry behind the astonishing properties of natural and synthetic catechol-based adhesive materials.
Grants:	Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad MAT2015-70615-R Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad SEV-2013-0295
Rights:	Tots els drets reservats.
Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Subject:	Adhesion ; Catechol ; Mussels ; Polydopamine
Published in:	Angewandte Chemie (International ed. Internet), Vol. 58, Issue 3 (January 2019) , p. 696-714, ISSN 1521-3773

DOI: 10.1002/anie.201801063
PMID: 29573319

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