Bioinspired Catechol Based Systems Chemistry And Applications Marco Dischia And Daniel Ruizmolinaa by Marco D’ischia And Daniel Ruiz-molinaa 9783038427322, 3038427322 instant download after payment.

The imitation of Nature’s chemical principles and logic is a major competitive strategy for the design and implementation of innovative molecular devices and systems for advanced technological and biomedical applications. A unique source of inspiration and opportunities in this context is provided by catechols and their derivatives, a specific class group of phenolic compounds that provide the core reactive unit in a number of bioactive compounds and biopolymers. The aim of this Special Issue is to collect together the contributions from different laboratories working on catechol systems. By covering issues from basic chemistry and biochemistry to free radical and computational modeling, new antioxidants, biocompatible structures for coatings, hydrogels and smart polymers for biomedical applications, it provides an updated view of the status quo and perspectives in a rapidly growing field of basic and applied research. The present collection of papers, taking advantage of open access format, is expected to provide a paradigm of the power of biomimetic approaches for discovering new important research avenues and for innovative solutions in biomedicine and technology.
To further its aims of combining basic research and applications, this Special Issue is divided into two main parts:
Part a) Chemistry, covering topics such as: catechol chemistry; o-semiquinone free radicals; quinone synthesis; computational investigation of semiquinone free radicals and complex catechol systems; the thiol o-quinone coupling reaction; antioxidants; catechol quinone biochemistry; dopa chemistry in mussel byssus proteins.