Catechol functionalized hyperbranched polymers as biomedical materials

• Published in: Progress in polymer science Vol. 78; pp. 47 - 55
• Main Authors: Zhang, Hong, Zhao, Tianyu, Newland, Ben, Liu, Wenguang, Wang, Wei, Wang, Wenxin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.03.2018
• Subjects: Antifouling coating; Bioadhesive; Catechol; Hyperbranched polymers; Antifouling coating; Bioadhesive; Catechol; Hyperbranched polymers

The catechol plays a variety of important roles in biological processes, prompting researchers to include them in the design of biomimetic biomedical materials. The low molecular weight and good water solubility of the catechol group (or its derivatives) make it a good candidate for functionalizing...