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Retraction: Bio-inspired terpolymers containing dopamine, cations and MPC: a versatile platform to construct a
B L Wang1,2, T W Jin3, Y M Han1
1School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China. wangbailiang2006@aliyun.com.
Journal of Materials Chemistry. B
|September 19, 2023
Summary
This study details the retraction of a paper on bio-inspired terpolymers for creating recyclable antibacterial and antifouling surfaces. The retraction notice serves as an important update for researchers in materials science.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Surface Science
Context:
- Development of advanced materials for surface applications.
- Need for effective antibacterial and antifouling surfaces.
- Research on bio-inspired polymers.
Purpose:
- To announce the retraction of a specific scientific publication.
- To inform the scientific community about the withdrawal of the study.
- To ensure accurate scientific record.
Summary:
- The paper "Bio-inspired terpolymers containing dopamine, cations and MPC: a versatile platform to construct a recycle antibacterial and antifouling surface" by B. L. Wang et al. has been retracted.
- The retraction pertains to Volume 3, pages 5501-5510 of the Journal of Materials Chemistry B.
- This retraction is an official notification to the scientific community.
Impact:
- Ensures the integrity of scientific literature.
- Prevents the dissemination of potentially flawed research findings.
- Prompts a review of the study's methodology and conclusions.

