Polydopamine (PDA) is a polymer easily obtained by oxidation of dopamine. It is composed
of indole and dopamine units in various oxidation states and to a lesser extent of pyrroles. It …

The drug resistance developed by bacteria during antibiotic treatment has been a call to
action for researchers and scientists across the globe, as bacteria and fungi develop ever …

Designing biomaterials capable of biomimicking wound healing and skin regeneration has
been receiving increasing attention recently. Some biopolymers behave similarly to the …

There is a high number of well characterized, commercially available laccases with different
redox potentials and low substrate specificity, which in turn makes them attractive for a vast …

Enzyme-based electrochemical sensor possesses a significant advantage in the highly
efficient detection of small molecules, however, the poor electron transport efficiency limits …

Mussel-inspired chemistry with material-independent properties has emerged as a facile
and versatile strategy for surface modification of various scaffolds. Motivated by the …

Light-driven photocatalysis might address many global energy concerns due to its
implications for hydrogen production and the imperative need to reduce fossil fuel …

Background Melanins are a group of biopigments in microorganisms that generate a wide
range of colorants. Due to their multifunctionality, including ultraviolet protection, radical …

To clarify inconsistencies that still exist in the literature data, a systematic AFM study of
polydopamine coating layers is performed for three different oxidants: air-O 2, NaIO 4, and …

Trends in the dynamically developing application of biocatalysis for the synthesis and
modification of polymers over the past 5 years are considered, with an emphasis on the …