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Molecular dynamics

Mesoscopic Kinetic Model of Wettability Breaks Down Barriers Between Molecular Interactions and Thermodynamic Properties

Researchers from the School of Energy Science and Engineering have published a groundbreaking study on the physics of fluids, detailing a mesoscopic kinetic model that bridges the gap between microscopic molecular interactions and macroscopic thermodynamic properties. The model, validated by consistent lattice Boltzmann modeling, has been hailed as a significant

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Enhanced Compatibility of Epoxy Asphalt through Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Researchers at Chongqing Jiaotong University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of physics, uncovering the molecular mechanism underlying the enhanced compatibility of epoxy asphalt through molecular dynamics simulations. The study, funded by the National Key Research and Development Program Project and the National Natural Science Foundation of China

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New Study Reveals Insights into Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases with Potential Inhibitors

Research conducted at South Ural State University in Chelyabinsk, Russia, has provided new insights into carboxylic ester hydrolases, enzymes that play a crucial role in various biological processes. The study, published in ChemistrySelect, investigated the conformation of a new imidazole derivative (BMPI) and its potential as an inhibitor of microbial

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New Insights into High Entropy Alloys through Molecular Dynamics

Researchers at the University of Tehran have made a significant discovery in the field of high entropy alloys, a new class of materials introduced in 2004. By using molecular dynamics simulations, the team was able to study the behavior of these alloys at the atomic scale and shed light on

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Breakthrough in Nanotechnology: New Study Reveals Insights into TH Graphyne Nanotubes

Researchers from the Hunan Automot Engn Vocat Univ have made significant strides in understanding the mechanical properties of TH graphyne nanotubes. Through molecular dynamics simulations, the study investigated the effect of structural parameters and external factors on the tensile behavior of these nanotubes. The findings suggest that the armchair configuration

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Advances in Docking Protocols Enhance Protein-Protein Interaction Modulation

Researchers from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona have made significant advancements in the field of protein-protein interaction (PPI) modulation. Utilizing AlphaFold2 (AF2) and molecular dynamics (MD) refinements, the team evaluated the performance of AF2 models against experimentally solved structures in docking protocols targeting PPIs. The study demonstrated that AF2 models

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High-Concentration Water-in-Salt Electrolyte Systems Enabled by Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Scientists at Vanderbilt University have made a breakthrough discovery in the field of chemical physics by using molecular dynamics simulations to study the structure and dynamics of high-concentration water-in-salt electrolyte systems. These findings have significant implications for the development of more efficient and sustainable energy storage technologies. The research, funded

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HSP90.7's Pre-N and C-terminal Extension Regions Play Critical Role in ER-localized Protein Homeostasis

Research findings on the molecular chaperone HSP90.7 have been published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, highlighting the importance of its pre-N and C-terminal extension regions in maintaining protein homeostasis in plants, particularly under stress conditions. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto Scarborough, used a

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Nanosilicates Show Promising Potential in Asphalt Modification

Researchers at Guangxi University have explored the integration of graphene and nano-silica in asphalt modification, revealing a significant enhancement in mechanical performance. The study utilized a combination of molecular dynamics (MD) simulation and experimental analysis to investigate the structural behavior and mechanical properties of the composite-modified asphalt. Funded by the

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Temperature Dependence of Electric Double-layer Structure and Electrochemical Properties in Graphene Supercapacitors

Research into the impact of temperature on the electrochemical properties of supercapacitors has yielded promising results, indicating stability in electric double layer structure and capacitance variations below 13% when using graphene electrodes and [emim] [BF4] electrolyte. The study, conducted by researchers at the Federal University Goias, employed classical molecular dynamics

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Thermal Conductivity of Graphene Under Various Strains and Functionalizations

Researchers at the University of Tehran have conducted an in-depth study on the thermal conductivity of pristine graphene and its functionalized variants under different tensile and compressive strains. The study found that pristine graphene exhibits exceptional thermal conductivity of up to 165.71 W/m K, while functionalized graphene, particularly

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Structure Evolution and Network Polymerization in Cao-SiO2-B2O3 Melts and Glasses: A Raman Spectroscopy and Molecular Dynamics Study

Researchers from Shanghai University have conducted a comprehensive study on the ternary CaO-SiO2-B2O3 systems, delving into the microstructure of both molten and glassy states. By utilizing in situ high-temperature Raman spectroscopy, quantum chemistry ab initio calculation, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, the team aimed to elucidate the structural role of

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