Chapter 4 is a thorough discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of the widely‐used
Poisson–Boltzmann (PB) equation. The tutorial is divided into four parts, the first of which is …

A density-functional theory is proposed to describe the density profiles of small ions around
an isolated colloidal particle in the framework of the restricted primitive model where the …

The molecular modeling of polyelectrolyte solutions is considered one of the grand
challenges of condensed phase physical chemistry. There have been many advances in our …

Earning tenure at an academic institution and running a steeplechase race successfully
have a lot in common. Both require extensive training before the event begins, both involve …

The effective charge of a polyelectrolyte molecule in solutions and spatial distribution of
counterions are of significant interest in understanding the physical properties of …

Our current understanding of Mg2+ binding to RNA, in both thermodynamic and structural
terms, is largely based on classical studies of transfer RNAs. Based on these studies, it is …

Accurate quantification of the ionic contribution to RNA folding stability could greatly
enhance our ability to understand and predict RNA functions. Recently, motivated by the …

A hybrid approach for solving the nonlinear Poisson–Boltzmann equation (PBE) is
presented. Under this approach, the electrostatic potential is separated into (1) a linear …

A combined approach to study reactions in solution in which the solute and a number of
solvent molecules are described with a hybrid quantum mechanical/molecular mechanical …

Polyvalent oligonucleotide-functionalized gold nanoparticles are remarkably stable in a
cellular environment against degradation by nucleases, a property that was recently …