The venerable theory of electrokinetic phenomena rests on the hypothesis of a dilute
solution of point-like ions in quasi-equilibrium with a weakly charged surface, whose …

Surface charge controls many static and dynamic properties of soft matter and
micro/nanofluidic systems, but its unambiguous measurement forms a challenge. Standard …

The silica/water interface is one of the most abundant charged interfaces in natural
environments, and the elucidation of the water structure at the silica/water interface is …

Classical molecular dynamics (CMD) simulations of the (101̅1) surface of quartz interacting
with bulk liquid water are performed using three different classical force fields, Lopes et al …

Understanding the acid− base behavior of silica surfaces is critical for many nanoscience
and bionano interface applications. Silanol groups (SiOH) on silica surfaces exhibit two …

The zeta potential (ZP) is an oft-reported measure of the macroscopic charge state of solid
surfaces and colloidal particles in contact with solvents. However, the origin of this readily …

The properties of water molecules located close to an interface deviate significantly from
those observed in the homogeneous bulk liquid. The length scale over which this structural …

Hypothesis Silanol groups at the silica–water interface determine not only the surface
charge, but also have an important role in the binding of ions and biomolecules. As the pH is …

The wettability of mineral surfaces is an important property influencing multiphase flow in
soils and sedimentary rocks. In particular, for CO2 abatement technologies that rely on …

Ion–surface interactions can alter the properties of nanopores and dictate nanofluidic
transport in engineered and biological systems central to the water–energy nexus. The ion …