Abstract :
We have demonstrated the successful thin film growth of a mussel-adhesive protein analog, DOPA-modified PEO–PPO–PEO
block copolymer PF127, using matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE). The MAPLE-deposited thin films were
examined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and
contact-angle measurements. We have found that the main functional groups of the mussel-adhesive protein analog are present
in the transferred film. These adhesive materials have several potential electronic, medical, and marine applications
