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(organic chemistry) A polymer formed by the oxidation of dopamine, naturally produced as a biological glue, and also used as a flame retardant..
The adhesive and reactive nature of polydopamine thin films was exploited as a convenient platform or ‘primer’ onto which can be deposited additional secondary coatings via a variety of potential mechanisms, including covalent linkage with organic thiol, amine, and histidine residues [53 ].
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Polydopamine means (organic chemistry) A polymer formed by the oxidation of dopamine, naturally produced as a biological glue, and also used as a flame retardant..
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The adhesive and reactive nature of polydopamine thin films was exploited as a convenient platform or ‘primer’ onto which can be deposited additional secondary coatings via a variety of potential mechanisms, including covalent linkage with organic thiol, amine, and histidine residues [53 ].
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