Mussel Polymers, Inc

Eric Anderson

The present disclosure is directed to a polymeric layer comprising a catechol containing a monomer, polymer, or oligomer, wherein said catechol presents as a catechol and/or as a semi-quinone and/or as a quinone without the presence of a primary amine or a secondary amine; and wherein the polymeric layer optionally comprises a reactive material that is not reactive with catechol or quinone. The present disclosure is also directed to a polymeric layer comprising a catechol containing monomer, polymer, or oligomer disposed adjacent to and in contact with a bulk adhesive layer. The present disclosure is also directed to methods of coating a substrate using the layers described herein.

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Princeton, NJ, United States of America

Eric Anderson