Multi-functionality plays a decisive role in tuning and improving fundamental properties of
active molecules, and grafting polymerization/conjugation development imparts properties of …

Metal–phenolic networks (MPNs), formed through coordination bonding between phenolic
molecules and metal ions, are a promising class of materials for engineering particle …

Polyphenols are naturally derived organic compounds that have long been used as food
additives, antioxidants, and adhesives owing to their intrinsic physicochemical properties …

Coordination assembly offers a versatile means to developing advanced materials for
various applications. However, current strategies for assembling metal‐organic networks …

Catechol plays an important role in many systems by interacting with organic (eg, amino
acids) and inorganic (eg, metal ions, metal oxides) compounds. Catechol cross‐linked …

Nature bestows many gifts upon us, among which countless biomolecules have the ability to
bridge metal ions and exert the important function in biology. By taking advantage of specific …

Polyphenolic compounds are a diverse collection of secondary metabolites. They are
present in nature and have potential therapeutic and medical value due to their anti …

The blue mussel incorporates the polyphenolic amino acid l-3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine
(DOPA) to achieve self-healing, pH-responsiveness, and impressive underwater adhesion …

The integration of bioactive materials (eg, proteins and genes) into nanoparticles holds
promise in fields ranging from catalysis to biomedicine. However, it is challenging to develop …

Adding metals into synthetic polymers is of broad interest to design multifunctional materials,
particularly harnessing unique properties and functionalities not found in pure organic …