Abstract A photopolymerizationable mimic mussel protein structure monomer, dopamine methacrylamide (DMA), was synthesized. The photopolymerization of DMA was analysed by series real time near infrared spectroscopy (SRTIR). Dopamine methacrylamide/poly (ethylene oxide)(DMA/PEO) nanofibers were successfully prepared by electrospinning of aqueous DMA/PEO solution. Biocompatible nanofibrous membrane with good adhesion ...