This research addresses interaction mechanisms of water-soluble polymers used as soil mineral stabilizers via atomistic classical molecular dynamics (MD). Specifically, this study addresses polyelectrolyte interactions with kaolinite, a ubiquitous clay mineral, in soils. The two water-soluble polymeric species evaluated are PSS: poly(4-sodium styrenesulfonate) and PDADMAC: poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCampsites represent highly sought after recreational amenities in the national parks of the United States. Equitable allocation of scarce recreational resources has long been a key management issue in U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPolymer gel electrolytes (PGE) have seen a renewed interest in their development because they have high ionic conductivities but low electrochemical degradation and flammability. PGEs are formed by mixing a liquid lithium-ion electrolyte with a polymer at a sufficiently large concentration to form a gel. PGEs have been extensively studied, but the direct connection between their microscopic structure and macroscopic properties remains controversial.
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