Biomimetic Phosphorylated Polymer for Adhesion Under Dry and Wet Conditions

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Track Code	2020-WILK-69126
Categories	Chemistry and Chemical Analysis Materials and Manufacturing
Keywords	Adhesives Biomimicry Glues Materials and Manufacturing Polymers
Public Abstract	Purdue researchers have synthesized a biomimetic terpolymer-poly(catechol-phosphate), that has adhesive performance comparable to industrial glues and can also function as a coating for surfaces. The research was inspired by ocean creatures which use adhesion to survive. The adhesive proteins of sea stars, mussels, and sandcastle worms are phosphorylated. Inspired by these organisms, the researchers synthesized several poly(catechol-phosphate) polymers, concluding that better adhesion occurs in both dry and wet conditions at higher phosphate concentrations. Compared to industrial glues, poly(catechol-phosphate) polymers performed with similar adhesion in dry conditions, and these polymers were more adhesive in wet conditions. Perhaps most significant was extreme wetting of steel surfaces by these polymers. Polymer-metal interactions were strong enough to suggest that a new class of strong binding coatings is now available. While poly(catechol-phosphate) polymers are a versatile alternative to industrial glues and coatings, they may also find applications as metal corrosion inhibitors and ion-exchange resins. Technology Validation: The researchers completed adhesion performance studies in both dry and wet conditions. Advantages: -Adhesion in both wet and dry conditions -Biomimetic -Versatile -Extremely strong surface binding Applications: -Industrial glues -Ion-exchange resins -Metal corrosion inhibitors -Coatings for metal surfaces Recent Publication: Influences of Phosphates on the Adhesion of a Catechol-Containing Polymer. ACS Applied Polymer Materials https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.0c00699
People	Wilker, Jonathan J (Project leader) Jones, Taylor Andrew
Intellectual Property	Application Date Feb 24, 2023 Type NATL-Patent Country of Filing United States Patent Number (None) Issue Date (None) Application Date Sep 3, 2021 Type PCT-Gov. Funding Country of Filing WO Patent Number (None) Issue Date (None) Application Date Sep 3, 2021 Type NATL-Patent Country of Filing Europe Patent Number (None) Issue Date (None) Application Date Sep 3, 2020 Type Provisional-Gov. Funding Country of Filing United States Patent Number (None) Issue Date (None)
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