The observation and investigation of phenomena in the natural world can inspire the
discovery of new materials and a greater understanding of the underlying physical …

The attachment strategy based on catecholic chemistry has been arousing renewed interest
since the work on polymerized catecholic amine (polydopamine)(Messersmith et al …

In physiological fluids and seawater, adhesion of synthetic polymers to solid surfaces is
severely limited by high salt, pH, and hydration, yet these conditions have not deterred the …

The rapid and robust adhesion of marine mussels to diverse solid surfaces in wet
environments is mediated by the secreted mussel adhesive proteins which are abundant in …

Catechols are found in nature taking part in a remarkably broad scope of biochemical
processes and functions. Though not exclusively, such versatility may be traced back to …

Polymeric materials that intrinsically heal at damage sites under wet or moist conditions are
urgently needed for biomedical and environmental applications,,,,,. Although hydrogels with …

A general introduction to surface and interfacial forces, perfectly combining theoretical
concepts, experimental techniques and practical applications. In this completely updated …

Cation–π interactions drive the self-assembly and cohesion of many biological molecules,
including the adhesion proteins of several marine organisms. Although the origin of cation …

Inspired by the adhesive proteins of mussels, polydopamine (pDA) has emerged as one of
the most widely employed materials for surface functionalization. Despite numerous …

The mussel byssus has long been a source of inspiration for the adhesion community.
Recently, adhesive synergy between flanking lysine (Lys, K) and 3, 4 …