Ions differ in their ability to salt out proteins from solution as expressed in the lyotropic or
Hofmeister series of cations and anions. Since its first formulation in 1888, this series has …

The hydrophobic–water interface plays a key role in biological interactions. However, both
the hydrophobic–water interfacial molecular structure and the origin of the negative zeta …

Graphene-based nanomaterials (GNMs) have captured increasing attention in the recent
advancement of materials science and nanotechnology owing to their excellent …

The electrostatic environment of aqueous systems is an essential ingredient for the function
of any living system. To understand the electrostatic properties and their molecular …

Nanoscopic and microscopic water droplets and ice crystals embedded in liquid
hydrophobic surroundings are key components of aerosols, rocks, oil fields and the human …

Lipid membranes provide diverse and essential functions in our cells relating to transport,
energy harvesting and signaling. This variety of functions is controlled by the molecular …

Molecular orientation plays a pivotal role in defining the functionality and chemistry of
interfaces, yet accurate measurements probing this important feature are few, due, in part, to …

The unique properties of water are critical for life. Water molecules have been reported to
hydrate cations and anions asymmetrically in bulk water, being a key element in the balance …

Molecular interfacial structure greatly determines the properties of nano-and microscale
systems. Vibrational sum frequency scattering (SFS) spectroscopy is a unique interface …

Solutions of liposomes composed of binary mixtures of anionic dioleoylphosphatidylserine
(DOPS) and zwitterionic dioleoylphosphatidylcholine (DOPC) are investigated with label …