Li A, Mu Y, Jiang W, Wan X. A mussel-inspired adhesive with stronger bonding strength under underwater conditions than under dry conditions.
Chem Commun (Camb) 2015;
51:9117-20. [DOI:
10.1039/c5cc00101c]
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Abstract
Catechol was grafted onto a polyvinylpyrrolidone backbone to mimic mussel adhesive proteins which showed stronger bonding strength underwater than under dry conditions.
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