Chemical vapor deposition - based synthesis of conductive polydopamine thin-films

In this work we demonstrate oxidative chemical vapor deposition (o-CVD) for PDA, where we obtain the desired consistent biopolymer thin-films as shown by structural analysis. Furthermore, as-gained polydopamine is conductive and renders fingerprint signatures of free charge carriers. Concomitantly it preserves its functionality - imperative for potential applications in catalysis or as bio-linker.