Engineering Antibacterial and Lubricating Hydrogel Coatings via Substrate-Independent Catechol Chemistry-Catalyzed Interfacial Polymerization
Hydrogel coatings are promising candidates for biomedical surface functionalization. However, developing multifunctional hydrogel coatings that simultaneously integrate robust lubrication, effective antibacterial capacity, and stable interfacial adhesion remains challenging. Herein, a simple, substrate-independent in...