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Organic transformation of lignin into mussel-inspired glues: next-generation 2K adhesive for setting corals under saltwater

Ching-Yi Choi, Francisco Lossada, Keven Walter, Tom Fleck-Kunde, Sascha Behrens, Thomas Meinelt, Jana Falkenhagen, Matthias Hiller, Hartmut Oschkinat, André Dallmann,

Green Chemistry · 2023 · 17 citations · 86 references

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The generation of quinones in activated lignin allows crosslinking with multi-thiols via thiol-catechol-connectivities (TCCs), leading to a high-performance 2K adhesive that tolerates seawater and is biofriendly and useful for setting corals.

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