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  • Physical Chemistry
  • Surface Science
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Aqueous solutions interacting with charged surfaces are ubiquitous in nature.
  • Molecular details of water-surface interactions govern interfacial properties and functions.
  • Despite extensive research, the molecular organization of water and ion distribution at charged interfaces remain incompletely understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the molecular-level understanding of water and ion behavior at charged interfaces.
  • To identify essential similarities in water-surface interactions across diverse substrates like metals, oxides, and biomembranes.
  • To highlight the limitations of classical theories in explaining molecular-level interfacial phenomena.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on water-surface interactions.
  • Comparative analysis of interfacial phenomena across different charged substrates.
  • Discussion of theoretical frameworks, including classical mean-field theories and molecular-level insights.

Main Results:

  • Diverse charged interfaces (metals, oxides, biomembranes) exhibit fundamental similarities in water organization and ion distribution.
  • Classical mean-field theories adequately explain macroscopic properties but fail to capture molecular-level details.
  • Molecular properties are essential for understanding phenomena like interfacial chemical conversion.

Conclusions:

  • A unified molecular-level understanding of charged aqueous interfaces is emerging.
  • Future research should focus on molecular properties to advance interfacial science.
  • Bridging the gap between classical theories and molecular reality is key for future opportunities.