Molecular insights into the hydration of zwitterionic polymers
Sara A. Tolba, Wenjie Xia
Abstract
Using density functional theory, our study unravels how the charge distribution and zwitterionic units affect hydration of polymers, paving the way for materials-by-design for anti-icing polymers via molecular engineering.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerChemistryPolymer scienceNanotechnologyMaterials scienceOrganic chemistrySurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityNanopore and Nanochannel Transport StudiesGraphene research and applications