Polydopamine is a synthetic polymer derived from dopamine, a small organic molecule, that forms through oxidative polymerization. It is primarily a research material used in biomedical and materials science applications, where it functions as an adhesive coating or surface modifier rather than a bulk structural material. Its key appeal lies in its biocompatibility, versatility in surface functionalization, and ability to adhere to diverse substrates—making it valuable for coating medical devices, improving tissue integration, and enabling drug delivery systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 176.8 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 258.3 | MPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 6.063 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 563.5 | K | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 4.914 | W/(m·K) | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.350 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | 1.659 | - | — |