Preparation and Applications of Polydopamine Microcapsules
Polymer microcapsules possess a multitude of characteristics,including low density,large specific surface area,good permeability,and high loading capacity.Furthermore,their composition,size,and surface properties can be finely tuned,making them widely applicable in various fields such as biomedicine,catalysis,optics,and environmental protection.Polydopamine microcapsules exhibit good biocompatibility,fluorescence quenching properties,strong adhesion capacity,high reactivity,and unique photothermal conversion capability.They can be conveniently synthesized using a one-step assembly strategy,thus attracting significant attention from researchers.The review provides an overview of the latest research progress in the construction and applications of polydopamine microcapsules.Firstly,it introduces the common preparation methods of polydopamine microcapsules,including hard templating,soft templating,and the construction strategy of functionalized microcapsules.Subsequently,it comprehensively summarizes the applications of polydopamine microcapsules in drug delivery,cancer treatment,catalysis,antibacterial agents,and controlled release of pesticides.Finally,this article proposes research directions to advance the development of the field of polydopamine microcapsules.