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 …

Hofmeister series (HS), ion specific effect, or lyotropic sequence acts as a pivotal part in a
number of biological and physicochemical phenomena, eg, changing the solubility of …

Surfactants have been commonly used as corrosion inhibitors for the protection of metallic
materials against corrosion. The amphiphilic nature of surfactant molecules creates an …

Specific ion effects occur everywhere. They occur in bulk solutions and at interfaces
(air/water, oil/water, solid/water, macromolecule/water, etc.). They are even found in …

Specific ion effects in aqueous polymer solutions have been under active investigation over
the past few decades. The current state-of-the-art research is primarily focused on the …

Cryo-transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) is a powerful method for uncovering the
structure of soft nanostructured materials. The method is based on ultra-fast cooling and …

The topology of self-assembled surfactant solutions includes varying degrees of micellar
branching, ranging from linear wormlike micelles to a micellar network. Micellar branching …

Background Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) is a general technique that allows for
precise and highly sensitive measurements. These measurements may provide a complete …

Gold nanorods (Au NRs) present unique optical and electronic properties that depend on
their morphology. Their applications in sensing and therapeutics require easy synthesis with …

We report two CO2-responsive aqueous solutions having switchable viscosity. The solution
of sodium octadecyl sulfate and 2-(dimethylamino) ethanol forms viscoelastic worm-like …