title: Versatile nanostructured materials via direct reaction of functionalized catechols.
abstract: A facile one-step polymerization strategy is explored to achieve novel catechol-based materials. Depending on the functionality of the catechol, the as-prepared product can be used to modify at will the surface tension of nano and bulk structures, from oleo-/hydrophobic to highly hydrophilic. A hydrophobic catechol prepared thus polymerized shows the ability to self-assemble as solid nanoparticles with sticky properties in polar solvent media. Such a versatile concept is ideal for the development of catechol-based multifunctional materials.
authors: Fundación Privada ASCAMM, Unidad de Nanotecnología (NANOMM) Parc Tecnològic del Vallès, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain.
authors: Javier
authors: J
authors: Saiz-Poseu
authors: Josep
authors: J
authors: Sedó
authors: Beatriz
authors: B
authors: García
authors: Cristina
authors: C
authors: Benaiges
authors: Teo
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authors: Parella
authors: Ramon
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authors: Alibés
authors: Jordi
authors: J
authors: Hernando
authors: Felix
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authors: Busqué
authors: Daniel
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authors: Ruiz-Molina