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Two series of WBPU dispersions were prepared using CC and HQ with defined contents. The binding energies between the catechol (CC)\/hydroquinone (HQ) (respective OH group) and urethane\/urea were calculated theoretically. By using a density functional theory (DFT) method, it was found that the largest binding energy between the urea and CC was higher than that of urea and HQ. The FT-IR analysis of synthesized polymer was also carried out to compare the results with the theoretical values. The CC-based polymers showed a stronger hydrogen bond both theoretically and experimentally than those for HQ-based polymers. The higher level of hydrogen bond was reflected in their properties of CC-based polymers. The adhesive strength, thermal stability, and hydrophobicity were higher for CC-based materials than those for HQ-based materials. The adhesive strength was increased 25% with the addition of 2.0 wt% CC content. 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