Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys have become a research frontier in biodegradable materials
owing to their superior biocompatibility and excellent biomechanical compatibility. However …

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 …

Polydopamine (PDA) formed by the oxidation of dopamine is an important polymer, in
particular, for coating various surfaces. It is composed of dihydroxyindole, indoledione, and …

Bioinspired polydopamine (PDA) has served as a universal coating to nanoparticles (NPs)
for various biomedical applications. However, one remaining critical question is whether the …

Since Lee published a pioneering paper about polydopamine (PDA), application of that
polymer in a number of areas has grown enormously in the last 10 years and is still growing …

LFIA is one of the most successful analytical methods for various target molecules detection.
As a recent example, LFIA tests have played an important role in mitigating the effects of the …

We present the synthesis and multifunctional utilization of core–shell Fe3O4 polydopamine
nanoparticles (Fe3O4@ PDA NPs) to serve as the enabling platform for a range of …

Mercury is one of the most toxic and unnecessary elements for human body in a way that
only slight amount of it can cause serious hygienic problems and environmental pollution. In …

Here we report the synthesis of multifunctional nanocarriers based on PAMAM dendrimers
generation (G) 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 fixed to polydopamine (PDA) coated magnetite nanoparticles …

Surface coatings are widely used for the protection of underlying materials from erosion or
contamination by the external environment, with biomimetic organic coatings based on …