Nuclear quantum effects influence the structure and dynamics of hydrogen-bonded systems,
such as water, which impacts their observed properties with widely varying magnitudes. This …

Water is unique in its number of unusual, often called anomalous, properties. When hot it is
a normal simple liquid; however, close to ambient temperatures properties, such as the …

The molecular structure of the electrical double layer determines the chemistry in all
electrochemical processes. Using x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), we probed the …

Water is the most abundant liquid on earth and also the substance with the largest number
of anomalies in its properties. It is a prerequisite for life and as such a most important subject …

To understand the unexpected and puzzling long-term stability of nanoscale gas bubbles, it
is crucial to probe their nature and intrinsic properties. We report herein synchrotron-based …

We present a picture that combines discussions regarding the thermodynamic anomalies in
ambient and supercooled water with recent interpretations of X-ray spectroscopy and …

Here we present an overview of recent developments of X-ray and electron spectroscopy to
probe water at different temperatures. Photon-induced ionization followed by detection of …

X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is an electronic absorption technique for which the
initial state is a deeply buried core level. The photon energies corresponding to such …

Seemingly simple yet surprisingly difficult to probe, excess protons in water constitute
complex quantum objects with strong interactions with the extended and dynamically …

Electrolytes interact with water in many ways: changing dipole orientation, inducing charge
transfer, and distorting the hydrogen-bond network in the bulk and at interfaces. Numerous …