A diversity of materials with different properties are applied in composites and material hybrids in order to meet the increasingly demands imposed on modern materials and production components. The combination of different material classes with strongly varying properties open up powerful material solutions but also challenges in processing technologies. Plastic substrates with metal covers are not only lightweight, optical high-valuable, UV/Vis resistant but also provide specific thermal and electrical conductivity. Tensions often occur within the material interfaces during use, which lead to failure.
One biomolecular nanoarchitectural strategy for the mediation of adhesive strength in this described application fields is the usage of the oxidative polymerization of dopamine to mediate Plastics – metal - interfaces.
Insights into the current R&D activities of our research group convey possible fields of interface design, advantages and limitations of this bio-inspired material classes adhesion promotion. Special emphasis is placed on the closet-cycle products economy.