Catechology: The Study of Mussel- and Insect-inspired Adhesion, Coating, and Chemoselective Reaction

Sang Hyeon Hong, In Taek Song, Eunsook Park, Mikyung Shin, Haeshin Lee

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Abstract

Mussel-adhesive proteins are among the most influential proteins identified in biological systems and are applied in chemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering, and translational medicine. Understanding the wet-resistant interfacial adhesion principles in mussel adhesion has led to widespread applications in many fields of nanotechnology, biomedical science, energy production/storage devices, and environmental sciences. This chapter discusses the unique properties of mussel-inspired proteins and their synthetic mimetic materials, in which catechol is the key molecule involved in adhesion at interfaces.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Scientific Series in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
EditorsSeung-Wuk Lee
PublisherWorld Scientific
Pages261-288
Number of pages28
Edition3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameWorld Scientific Series in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Number3
Volume20
ISSN (Print)2301-301X
ISSN (Electronic)2335-6693

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