{"title":"Review on polydopamine supramolecular ordering – mechanism elucidation and application in 2D nanocomposites fabrication","authors":"Jakub Szewczyk , Divyasree Radhakrishnan , Zuzanna Łukasiewicz , Emerson Coy","doi":"10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.113530","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polydopamine has gained recognition in surface modification and construction of functional nanocomposites, among others, due to its extraordinary adhesive properties. However, despite the clear tendency to form in a supramolecularly ordered manner, this mechanism has remained almost completely overlooked. At the same time, polymerization-induced self-assembly has been a hot topic in recent years. In this review, we emphasize the laws and relationships governing the formation of polydopamine nanoparticles, functional coatings and free-standing films in an ordered or semi-ordered manner. We took advantage of both computer simulations and basic research to summarize the state of the art and to set possible guidelines for further research work aimed at full understanding and precise control of the polydopamine supramolecular ordering process. We also present examples of application studies in which the self-assembly tendency of polydopamine and reversible cross-linking through physical interactions were used to create advanced 2D nanocomposites, hydrogels, etc. Finally, we also present future perspectives and research guidelines and encourage further work on this exceptional biomimetic polymer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":315,"journal":{"name":"European Polymer Journal","volume":"221 ","pages":"Article 113530"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8000,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"European Polymer Journal","FirstCategoryId":"92","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014305724007912","RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"POLYMER SCIENCE","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Polydopamine has gained recognition in surface modification and construction of functional nanocomposites, among others, due to its extraordinary adhesive properties. However, despite the clear tendency to form in a supramolecularly ordered manner, this mechanism has remained almost completely overlooked. At the same time, polymerization-induced self-assembly has been a hot topic in recent years. In this review, we emphasize the laws and relationships governing the formation of polydopamine nanoparticles, functional coatings and free-standing films in an ordered or semi-ordered manner. We took advantage of both computer simulations and basic research to summarize the state of the art and to set possible guidelines for further research work aimed at full understanding and precise control of the polydopamine supramolecular ordering process. We also present examples of application studies in which the self-assembly tendency of polydopamine and reversible cross-linking through physical interactions were used to create advanced 2D nanocomposites, hydrogels, etc. Finally, we also present future perspectives and research guidelines and encourage further work on this exceptional biomimetic polymer.
期刊介绍:
European Polymer Journal is dedicated to publishing work on fundamental and applied polymer chemistry and macromolecular materials. The journal covers all aspects of polymer synthesis, including polymerization mechanisms and chemical functional transformations, with a focus on novel polymers and the relationships between molecular structure and polymer properties. In addition, we welcome submissions on bio-based or renewable polymers, stimuli-responsive systems and polymer bio-hybrids. European Polymer Journal also publishes research on the biomedical application of polymers, including drug delivery and regenerative medicine. The main scope is covered but not limited to the following core research areas:
Polymer synthesis and functionalization
• Novel synthetic routes for polymerization, functional modification, controlled/living polymerization and precision polymers.
Stimuli-responsive polymers
• Including shape memory and self-healing polymers.
Supramolecular polymers and self-assembly
• Molecular recognition and higher order polymer structures.
Renewable and sustainable polymers
• Bio-based, biodegradable and anti-microbial polymers and polymeric bio-nanocomposites.
Polymers at interfaces and surfaces
• Chemistry and engineering of surfaces with biological relevance, including patterning, antifouling polymers and polymers for membrane applications.
Biomedical applications and nanomedicine
• Polymers for regenerative medicine, drug delivery molecular release and gene therapy
The scope of European Polymer Journal no longer includes Polymer Physics.