Supramolecular β-sheet suckerin–based underwater adhesives

• Main Authors: Deepankumar, Kanagavel, Lim, Chanoong, Polte, Ingmar, Zappone, Bruno, Labate, Cristina, De Santo, Maria P., Mohanram, Harini, Palaniappan, Alagappan, Hwang, Dong Soo, Miserez, Ali
• Other Authors: School of Materials Science and Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Materials; Dopa; Residue Specific Incorporation
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/142969
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Nature has evolved several molecular strategies to ensure adhesion in aqueous environments, where artificial adhesives typically fail. One recently unveiled molecular design for wet-resistant adhesion is the cohesive cross-beta structure characteristic of amyloids, complementing the well-established...