Bio-inspired interfaces for the development of next generation degradable multi-phase materials - InsBIOration
In the project InsBIOration, experts from Germany, France, Romania, Finland, and Slovenia joined forces to further advance the research on functional and adhesive coatings of polydopamine (PDA), tannic acid (TA) and analogues and transfer the results into industrial applications. They developed new PDA analogues and sophisticated analytical techniques tailored for the sensitive analysis of ultrathin films and gained essential new knowledge on the film formation and properties of these substances. On this basis, reliable, upscalable technologies for the tailored deposition of these films have been identified. As final outcome, upscalable prototypes of PDA- and TA-based antipathogenic coatings, biodegradable batteries and supercapacitors were presented. Prototypes of polymer-metal hybrid materials using PDA as adhesion promoter were produced in industrial environment. Strategies for a controlled degradation of the adhesive film as basis for re-use and recycling of the components were developed. The work was disseminated by to date 18 accepted publications in peer-reviewed journals (and as many submitted or in preparation), and more than 50 contributions on scientific conferences. Last not least, a Europe-wide scientific network has been formed between academia and industry that includes more partners than those involved in the project InsBIOration, and that will be a strong basis for promising future collaborations.
