Surface charge interactions and ion specific effects form a cornerstone of many phenomena in aqueous systems. At a fundamental level, the inherent charge at the surface of minerals, soils, and ...

The study of water interactions with metal surfaces, coupled with the effects of nanoconfinement, has emerged as a critical area in materials science. At the molecular scale, water molecules display ...

Traditional electrolyte research has long centered on the solvation behavior of lithium-ions (cation), focusing on improving ...

Scientists have created a novel thermoresponsive polymer by adding divalent cations to polymers and water solvents. They also succeeded in controlling thermoresponsive properties by changing the type ...

Copper ions could play a key role when peptide folding goes wrong and leads to harmful aggregates. Unraveling interactions between metal ions and peptides in the body may eventually lead to improved ...

A new study reports a highly effective and sustainable material for capturing rare earth elements from water, offering a ...