Noncovalent interactions, which usually feature tunable strength, reversibility, and
environmental adaptability, have been recognized as driving forces in a variety of biological …

The ability of ionic liquids (ILs) to support amphiphile self-assembly into a range of
mesophase structures has been established as a widespread phenomenon. From the ILs …

Weakly hydrated anions help to solubilize hydrophobic macromolecules in aqueous
solutions, but small molecules comprising the same chemical constituents precipitate out …

Hydrophobic hydration is considered to have a key role in biological processes ranging from
membrane formation to protein folding and ligand binding. Historically, hydrophobic …

The effects of addition of a methyl group to a lead compound on biological activity are
examined. A literature analysis of> 2000 cases reveals that an activity boost of a factor of 10 …

Over the past 30 years, atomic force microscopy (AFM) has played an important role in
elucidating the structure and properties of polymer surfaces. AFM-based techniques have …

The aversion of hydrophobic solutes for water drives diverse interactions and assemblies
across materials science, biology, and beyond. Here, we review the theoretical …

Poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG) has been widely used for decades as a “gold standard” in
bioconjugation, nanomedicine, and antifouling. Although being extensively studied since …

Hydrophobic interactions are driven by the combined influence of the direct attraction
between oily solutes and an additional water-mediated interaction whose magnitude (and …

“The Tao begets the One. One begets all things of the world.” This quote from Tao Te Ching
is still inspiring for scientists in chemistry and materials science: The “One” can refer to a …