Specific ion effects (SIE), encompassing the Hofmeister Series, have been known for more
than 130 years since Hofmeister and Lewith's foundational work. SIEs are ubiquitous and …

Quaternary ammonium salt polymers, a kind of polyelectrolyte with a quaternary ammonium
group, are widely used in traditional and emerging industries due to their good water …

We present an experimental investigation of specific-ion effects in non-aqueous solvents,
with the aim of elucidating the role of the solvent in perturbing the fundamental ion-specific …

The ionic effects on synthetic polymers have attracted extensive attention due to the crucial
role of ions in the determination of the properties of synthetic polymers. This review places …

It is well known that specific types of counterions affect the hydration of polyelectrolytes both
in the bulk and at interfaces, but the mechanisms of this effect have not yet been fully …

Ion specificity of multivalent counterions plays an important role in determining the structures
and functionalities of the polyelectrolyte brushes. Herein, using molecular dynamics …

The interfacial molecular structures of polyelectrolyte brushes grafted on solid substrates are
generally influenced by the electrostatic interaction and osmotic pressure. Although the …

Hypothesis A detailed understanding of the influence of electrolytes on the conformation of
polyelectrolyte chains is an important goal made challenging by the strong coupling …

In conventional theories, where ions are treated as point charges, the properties of charged
polymers can be tuned using ions via the ionic strength. However, this article will show that …

Friction and lubrication are ubiquitous in all kinds of movements and play a vital role in the
smooth operation of production machinery. Water is indispensable both in the lubrication …