title: Molecular diversity in phenolic and polyphenolic precursors of tannin-inspired nanocoatings.
abstract: The strong interfacial properties of selected plant polyphenols were recently exploited in forming functionally versatile nanocoatings via dip-coating. Here, we screened a library of ~20 natural and synthetic phenols and polyphenols, identifying eight catechol-, gallol- and resorcinol-rich precursors capable of forming coatings. Several newly identified compounds expand the molecular diversity of tannin-inspired coatings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA. philm@northwestern.edu.
authors.forename: Devin G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Barrett
authors.forename: Tadas S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Sileika
authors.forename: Phillip B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Messersmith
mesh_terms: D049329:Nanostructures; D010636:Phenols / Q000737:chemistry*; D059808:Polyphenols / Q000737:chemistry*; D013634:Tannins / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D010636:Phenols; D059808:Polyphenols; D013634:Tannins