Diffuse soft matter interfaces take many forms, from end-tethered polymer brushes or
adsorbed surfactants to self-assembled layers of lipids. These interfaces play crucial roles …

Hypersaline environments are ubiquitous in nature and are found in myriad technological
processes. Recent empirical studies have revealed a significant discrepancy between …

Ionizable lipids such as the promising Dlin-MC3-DMA (MC3) are essential for the successful
design of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) as drug delivery agents. Combining molecular …

Hypothesis Specific ion effects govern myriad biological phenomena, including protein–
ligand interactions and enzyme activity. Despite recent advances, detailed understanding of …

Cosolvents play an integral role in polymer solubility, with myriad applications in drug
delivery and energy storage. In particular, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has received …

The inductive effect is a central concept in chemistry and is often exemplified by the pKa
values of acetic acid derivatives. The reduction in pKa is canonically attributed to the …

Pertinent to cryopreservation as well as energy storage and batteries, nonaqueous
electrolytes and their mixtures with water were investigated. In particular, specific ion …

The capture of moisture from the atmosphere through condensation has the potential to
provide a sustainable source of water. Here, we investigate the condensation of humid air at …

Epidemic thunderstorm asthma (ETSA) outbreaks are triggered by airborne pollen allergens
combined with thunderstorm activity. ETSA can affect anyone, as observed in the world's …