CuSO₄/H₂O₂‐Induced Rapid Deposition of Polydopamine Coatings with High Uniformity and Enhanced Stability

Abstract

Mussel-inspired polydopamine (PDA) deposition offers a promising route to fabricate multifunctional coatings for various materials. However, PDA deposition is generally a time-consuming process, and PDA coatings are unstable in acidic and alkaline media, as well as in polar organic solvents. We report a strategy to realize the rapid deposition of PDA by using CuSO4/H2O2 as a trigger. Compared to the conventional processes, our strategy shows the fastest deposition rate reported to date, and the PDA coatings exhibit high uniformity and enhanced stability. Furthermore, the PDA-coated porous membranes have excellent hydrophilicity, anti-oxidant properties, and antibacterial performance. This work demonstrates a useful method for the environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and time-saving fabrication of PDA coatings.