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Biomimetics: Catechol‐Based Biomimetic Functional Materials (Adv. Mater. 5/2013)
Author(s) -
Sedó Josep,
SaizPoseu Javier,
Busqué Felix,
RuizMolina Daniel
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201370029
Subject(s) - biomimetics , nanotechnology , materials science , biomimetic materials , catechol , natural materials , natural (archaeology) , polymer science , organic chemistry , chemistry , biology , paleontology
Catechols participate in several natural processes and functions, ranging from the adhesive properties of marine organisms to the storage of certain metals ions. Accordingly, many scientists worldwide have been studying and mimicking these natural systems to develop new active materials and coatings. On page 653 , Daniel Ruiz‐Molina and co‐workers review in detail a wide variety of relevant studies in this area.