Advanced MaterialsVolume 22, Issue 6 p. 729-733 Communication Biomimetic Underwater Adhesives with Environmentally Triggered Setting Mechanisms Hui Shao, Hui Shao Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah 20 S. 2030 East, Room 506C, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (USA)Search for more papers by this authorRussell J. Stewart, Corresponding Author Russell J. Stewart [email protected] Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah 20 S. 2030 East, Room 506C, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (USA)Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah 20 S. 2030 East, Room 506C, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (USA).Search for more papers by this author Hui Shao, Hui Shao Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah 20 S. 2030 East, Room 506C, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (USA)Search for more papers by this authorRussell J. Stewart, Corresponding Author Russell J. Stewart [email protected] Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah 20 S. 2030 East, Room 506C, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (USA)Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah 20 S. 2030 East, Room 506C, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (USA).Search for more papers by this author First published: 04 February 2010 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.200902380Citations: 270Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Graphical Abstract Inspired by the sandcastle worm, fluid complex coacervates of polyelectrolytes were formulated as water-borne underwater adhesives. The partially immiscible fluid phase can be delivered underwater and sets into a weight-bearing solid triggered by a change in the pH or temperature. Irreversible hardening occurs through oxidative coupling between catechol and primary amine sidechains. Supporting Information Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as "Supporting Information". Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Filename Description adma_200902380_sm_suppdata.pdf171.3 KB suppdata Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. References 1 R. A. Jensen, D. E. Morse, J. Comp. Physiol. B 1988, 158, 317. 2 J. H. Waite, R. A. Jensen, D. E. Morse, Biochemistry 1992, 31, 5733. 3 R. J. Stewart, J. C. Weaver, D. E. Morse, J. H. Waite, J. Exp. Biol. 2004, 207, 4727. 4 R. E. Baier, E. G. Shafrin, W. A. Zisman, Science 1968, 162, 1360. 5 J. H. Waite, N. H. Andersen, S. Jewhurst, C. Sun, J. Adhes. 2005, 81, 297. 6 T. J. Deming, Curr. Opin. Chem. Biol. 1999, 3, 100. 7 H. Lee, N. F. Scherer, P. B. Messersmith, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 2006, 103, 12999. 8 H. G. Bungenberg de Jong, in Colloid Science, Vol. II (Ed: H. R. Kruyt), Elsevier, Amsterdam 1949, p. 431. 9 J. L. Xia, P. L. Dubin, in: Macromolecular Complexes in Chemistry and Biology, (Eds: P. Dubin, J. Bock, R. Davis, D. Schulz, C. Thies), Springer, Heidelberg 1994, p. 247. 10 H. Shao, K. N. Bachus, R. J. Stewart, Macromol. Biosci. 2009, 9, 464. 11 H. Zhao, C. Sun, R. J. Stewart, J. H. Waite, J. Biol. Chem. 2005, 280, 42938. 12 M. J. Stevens, R. E. Steren, V. Hlady, R. J. Stewart, Langmuir 2007, 23, 5045. 13 J. A. Cowan, The Biologial Chemistry of Magnesium, VCH, New York 1995. 14 J. Vovelle, Arch. Zool. Exp. Gen. 1965, 106, 1. 15 J. W. Goodwin, R. W. Hughes, Rheology for Chemists: An Introduction, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK 2000. 16 E. S. Gil, R. J. Spontak, S. M. Hudson, Macromol. Biosci. 2005, 5, 702. 17 C. Sun, G. E. Fantner, J. Adams, P. K. Hansma, J. H. Waite, J. Exp. Biol. 2007, 210, 1481. Citing Literature Volume22, Issue6February 9, 2010Pages 729-733 ReferencesRelatedInformation