Beilstein J. Nanotechnol.2014,5, 887–894, doi:10.3762/bjnano.5.101
properties of bulk hydrogels.
Keywords: catechols; hydrogels; poly(ethyleneglycol)s; quinone tanning; Introduction
Water-resistant adhesives secreted by marine mussels, stiff cuticles synthesized by insects, and sharp beaks found in squids appear to be drastically different biomaterials (Figure 1a–c) [1
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Figure 1:
Biomaterials formed by quinone tanning processes found in (a) squid beaks, (b) insect cuticles, and...