Advances in the Synthesis and Applications of Mussel-Inspired Polymers. (2nd January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mu, Youbing; Sun, Qian; Li, Bowen; Wan, Xiaobo
• Is Part Of: Polymer reviews. Volume 63:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 39
• Publication Date: 2023-01-02
• Subjects: Catechol -- mussel-inspired polymers -- backbone -- biomimetic; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; 668.905
• DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2041032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-3724

Abstract

Abstract: Learning from nature and promoting original design concept is a significant way to develop functional materials with outstanding performance. Even since the discovery of the role of DOPA residues in the strong adhesion ability of mussel foot-byssus proteins (Mfps), numerous efforts have been devoted into the design of mussel-inspired polymers and many outstanding results have been achieved. Herein, this review is aimed to summarize the recent progress in mussel-inspired polymers in the last decade, including further explorations in the structure and functionality of Mfps, the design trend and driving forces for mussel-inspired polymers, and the applications and prospects for functional mussel-inspired polymers. We anticipate that this review can provide some guidance for researchers to explore novel biomimetic materials.