Polydopamine (PDA) is a polymer easily obtained by oxidation of dopamine. It is composed
of indole and dopamine units in various oxidation states and to a lesser extent of pyrroles. It …

Dopamine (DA) is the most important catecholamine in the brain, as it is the most abundant
and the precursor of other neurotransmitters. Degeneration of nigrostriatal neurons of …

Current interest in melanin films derived from the autoxidation of dopamine stems from their
use as a universal adhesion layer. Here we report chemical and physical characterization of …

This report describes the synthesis and characterization of boronate ester-cross-linked
hydrogels capable of self-healing behavior at neutral and acidic pH. This atypically wide pH …

Catechols represent an important and versatile building block for the design of mussel-
inspired synthetic adhesives and coatings. Indeed, their ability to establish large panoply of …

Melanin-like nanoparticles were synthesized with size control through neutralization of
dopamine hydrochloride with NaOH, followed by spontaneous air oxidation of dopamine …

Efficient surface functionalization with polydopamine (PDA) films can be easily achieved on
virtually any object via single immersion in slightly basic dopamine solutions. In such …

Interactions between polymer molecules and inorganic nanoparticles can play a dominant
role in nanocomposite material mechanics, yet control of such interfacial interaction …

Biodegradable and renewable UV-shielding films are highly demanded to meet the
increasing sustainable requirement for the environment. Lignin as a natural broad UV …

Polydopamine is one of the most promising biomimetic polymers for environmental,
biomedical and energy applications. This review presents the current state of the art in the …