Electrogelation for Protein Adhesives

Novel electrochemical behavior of silk protein to generate an adhesive electrogel is reported. The biomimetic system demonstrates reversible adhesive properties (see image) and functions on both hydrated and dry surfaces. Further, the system utilizes all‐biocompatible components and functions in an...

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Published inAdvanced materials (Weinheim) Vol. 22; no. 6; pp. 711 - 715
Main Authors Leisk, Gary G., Lo, Tim J., Yucel, Tuna, Lu, Qiang, Kaplan, David L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Weinheim WILEY-VCH Verlag 09.02.2010
WILEY‐VCH Verlag
Subjects
Adhesives - chemistry
Biocompatible Materials - chemistry
Biomedical applications
Calorimetry, Differential Scanning
Electrochemical Techniques
Electrochemistry
Gels - chemistry
Proteins - chemistry
Silk protein
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Summary:Novel electrochemical behavior of silk protein to generate an adhesive electrogel is reported. The biomimetic system demonstrates reversible adhesive properties (see image) and functions on both hydrated and dry surfaces. Further, the system utilizes all‐biocompatible components and functions in an all‐aqueous process at ambient conditions. Potential applications in medical devices and in environmentally compatible material systems are described.
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ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.200902643