Metal ions are ubiquitous in nature and play significant roles in assembling functional
materials in fields spanning chemistry, biology, and materials science. Metal–phenolic …

Polydopamine is one of the simplest and most versatile approaches to functionalizing
material surfaces, having been inspired by the adhesive nature of catechols and amines in …

Natural extracts are the source of many antioxidant substances. They have proven useful not
only as supplements preventing diseases caused by oxidative stress and food additives …

One of the greatest challenges to the sustainability of modern society is an inadequate
supply of clean water. Due to its energy-saving and cost-effective features, membrane …

Today, membrane technologies play a big role in chemical industry, especially in separation
engineering. Tannic acid, one of the most famous polyphenols, has attracted widespread …

Phenolic materials have long been known for their use in inks, wood coatings, and leather
tanning. However, there has recently been a renewed interest in engineering advanced …

Surface modification is crucial for conferring novel functionalities to objects and interfaces.
However, simple yet versatile strategies for the surface modification of multiple classes of …

Composites with tailored compositions and functions have attracted widespread scientific
and industrial interest. Metal–phenolic networks (MPNs), which are composed of phenolic …

Membrane technology has been broadly utilized in water purification including wastewater
treatment, seawater or brackish water desalination. However, it often suffers from the severe …

Metal-phenolic network (MPN) is a kind of supramolecular material formed by the
complexation of metal ions and organic ligands, and is widely used due to its extensive …