Fast and Green Synthesis of an Oligo-Hydrocaffeic Acid-Based Adhesive

Ali Ghadban, Harini Mohanram, Ali Miserez*

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Abstract

A green, mussel-inspired bioadhesive based on oligomerization of hydrocaffeic acid was synthesized in water by an ultrafast one-step reaction in the presence of 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide as an activating agent. The resulting oligomers exhibited strong wet adhesion when applied to different substrates including glass, stainless steel, and aluminum. Compared to most commercial adhesives, this bioinspired adhesive is produced via a sustainable and green process, i.e., aqueous-based synthesis, one-step reaction, and in the absence of any purification step to obtain the final functional adhesive.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)18911-18916
Number of pages6
JournalACS Omega
Volume3
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 31 2018
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering

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