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One-step modification of fabrics with bioinspired polydopamine@octadecylamine nanocapsules for robust and healable
Yanhua Liu1, Zhilu Liu, Yupeng Liu
1State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China; School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China.
Abstract:
An in-situ polymerization to coat fabrics with polydopamine-encapsulated octadecylamine endows the fabrics with self-cleaning and self-healing abilities. The treated fabric exhibits self-healing after losing its hydrophobicity. It is durable against washing and mechanical abrasion without changing the hydrophobicity. Thanks to the versatile adhesive property of polydopamine, the approach is compatibile with a variety of substrates, such as fabrics, glass, sponge, paper, and polymeric materials.
