In the last years coating of surfaces in the presence of dopamine or other catecholamines in
oxidative conditions to yield “polydopamine” films has become a popular, easy and versatile …

Polyphenolic materials are a class of fascinating and versatile bioinspired materials for
biointerfacial engineering. In particular, due to the presence of active chemical groups, a …

Microfluidics is an emerging and multidisciplinary field that is of great interest to
manufacturers in medicine, biotechnology, and chemistry, as it provides unique tools for the …

Cell adhesion is a basic requirement for anchorage-dependent cells to survive on the matrix.
It is the first step in a series of cell activities, such as cell diffusion, migration, proliferation …

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 …

Polydopamine coating, the first material‐independent surface chemistry, and its related
methods significantly influence virtually all areas of material science and engineering …

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 …

Poly (lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) has attracted considerable interest as a base material
for biomedical applications due to its:(i) biocompatibility;(ii) tailored biodegradation rate …

Li‐rich Mn‐rich layered oxides (LRLO) are considered promising cathode materials for high
energy density storage because of their very high capacities that owe to the reversible redox …

Surface functionalization via molecular design has been a key approach to incorporate new
functionalities into existing biomaterials for biomedical application. Mussel-inspired …