| AVS 60th International Symposium and Exhibition | |
| Ions at Aqueous Interfaces Focus Topic | Monday Sessions |
| Session IA+AI+BI+IS+NL+SS-MoA |
| Session: | Ions at Aqueous Interfaces |
| Presenter: | R. Netz, FU Berlin, Germany |
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The molecular layer of water molecules on surfaces, the so-called hydration layer, is important for a whole number of properties of biological as well as technological surfaces. Insight can be gained from all-atomistic simulations in conjunction with appropriate continuum modeling.
- Dielectric properties of interfacial water layers are important for the design of high-power capacitors, and can be resolved using simulations.
- At the same time, ions accumulate into a highly condensed interfacial layer, leading to the well-known saturation of the electro-osmotic mobility at large surface charge density regardless of the hydrodynamic boundary conditions. The experimentally well-established apparent excess surface conductivity follows for all hydrodynamic boundary conditions without additional assumptions.
- Hydration water at biological membranes absorbs electromagnetic radiation specifically in the 0.1-10 GHz range that is used for radio communication. Possible health issues are discussed.