Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy of Polydopamine Radicals

J Phys Chem B. 2015 Aug 13;119(32):10341-7. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.5b01524. Epub 2015 Jul 29.

Abstract

A thorough investigation of biomimetic polydopamine (PDA) by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) is shown. In addition, temperature dependent spectroscopic EPR data are presented in the range 3.8-300 K. Small discrepancies in magnetic susceptibility behavior are observed between previously reported melanin samples. These variations were attributed to thermally acitivated processes. More importantly, EPR spatial-spatial 2D imaging of polydopamine radicals on a phantom is presented for the first time. In consequence, a new possible application of polydopamine as EPR imagining marker is addressed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy* / methods
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Melanins / chemistry
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Phantoms, Imaging
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Spectrophotometry, Infrared
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Indoles
  • Melanins
  • Polymers
  • polydopamine