We have synthesized novel Mussel-mimetic adhesive resin from biomass monomers. Because the adhesive resin contains catechol group at their chain ends, which is similar chemical structure of 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl-L-alanine (DOPA) produced by Mussel, it demonstrated strong adhesive characteristics onto organic and/or inorganic surfaces beyond the conventional instant superglue as shown in figures (X, conventional instant superglue; Y, poly(DHCA-co-4HCA) resin). The origin of this strong adhesive characteristic was discussed by strong type of hydrogen bond interaction between our new resins and oxidized and/or OH group on the substrates.
- Daisaku Kaneko
- Siqing Wang
- Tatsuo Kaneko