Liquid crystals have been intensively studied as functional materials. Recently, integration of
various disciplines has led to new directions in the design of functional liquid‐crystalline …

Aquatic functional liquid crystals, which are ordered molecular assemblies that work in water
environment, are described in this review. Aquatic functional liquid crystals are liquid …

Elucidating the state of interfacial water, especially the hydrogen-bond configurations, is
considered to be key for a better understanding of the functions of polymers that are …

There is a long, ongoing debate on how small molecules (osmolytes) affect the stability of
proteins. The present study found that change in collective rotational dynamics of water in …

The potential for optimizing ion transport through triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS)
structures renders promising electrochemical applications. In this study, as a proof-of …

Nanoconfined waters exhibit low static permittivity mainly due to interfacial effects that span
about one nanometer. The characteristic length scale may be much longer in the terahertz …

Obtaining safe and affordable water free from bio-contaminants is a critical global issue.
Filtration using polymer membranes with nanopores is a significant method for water …

Water is considered integral for the stabilization and function of proteins, which has recently
attracted significant attention. However, the microscopic aspects of water ranging up to the …

Poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG)-bearing (co) polymers often show lower critical solution
temperature-type solubility in water; the aqueous solution becomes clouded and/or phase …

Ionic liquid crystals are ionic liquids that exhibit liquid crystalline mesomorphism together
with ionic conductivity. As is known, confined liquid crystal mesophases can show …