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Barnacle Cement Proteins-Inspired Tough Hydrogels with Robust, Long-Lasting, and Repeatable Underwater Adhesion

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Title: Barnacle Cement Proteins-Inspired Tough Hydrogels with Robust, Long-Lasting, and Repeatable Underwater Adhesion
Authors: Fan, Hailong Browse this author →KAKEN DB
Wang, Jiahui Browse this author
Gong, Jian Ping Browse this author →KAKEN DB
Keywords: π–π interaction
barnacle cement proteins
cation–π interaction
fast and reversible
tough hydrogel
underwater adhesion
Issue Date: 28-Dec-2020
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Journal Title: Advanced Functional Materials
Volume: 31
Issue: 11
Start Page: 2009334
Publisher DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202009334
Abstract: The development of adhesives that can achieve robust and repeatable adhesion to various surfaces underwater is promising; however, this remains a major challenge primarily because the surface hydration layer weakens the interfacial molecular interactions. Herein, a strategy is proposed to develop tough hydrogels that are robust, reusable, and long-lasting for underwater adhesion. Hydrogels from cationic and aromatic monomers with an aromatic-rich composition inspired by the amino acid residuals in barnacle cement proteins are synthesized. The hydrogels are mechanically strong and tough (elastic modulus 0.35 MPa, fracture stress 1.0 MPa, and fracture strain 720%), owing to the interchain pi-pi and cation-pi interactions. In water, the hydrogels firmly adhere to diverse surfaces through interfacial electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions (adhesion strength of 180 kPa), which allows for instant adhesion and reversibility (50 times). Moreover, the hydrogel shows long-lasting adhesion in water for months (100 days). Novel adhesive hydrogels may be useful in many applications, including underwater transfer, water-based devices, underwater repair, and underwater soft robots.
Rights: This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Fan, H., Wang, J., Gong, J. P., Barnacle Cement Proteins-Inspired Tough Hydrogels with Robust, Long-Lasting, and Repeatable Underwater Adhesion. Adv. Funct. Mater. 2021, 31, 2009334., which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202009334. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions.
Type: article (author version)
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2115/83723
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Submitter: 龔 剣萍 (Gong Jian Ping)

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