Scheme 1. Reduced Form of Catechol Is Responsible for Strong Interfacial Binding (a), while the Oxidized Quinone Exhibits Weak Adhesion (b); Quinone Is Also Highly Reactive and Can Undergo Irreversible Covalent Crosslinking (c).
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