Interfaces between organic thin films and inorganic substrates are of particular interest because a variety of effects such as phase transitions, nucleation on distinct terraces and facets and ...

The nature of intermolecular interactions underpins a vast array of physical and chemical phenomena, and is a scientific theme that straddles the disciplines of physics, chemistry and biology.

What is a Surface Force Apparatus (SFA)? The Surface Force Apparatus (SFA) is a highly sensitive scientific instrument used to measure the forces between two surfaces at the nanoscale. It allows ...

Polymer matrix composites are highly susceptible to damage when used in various environmental extremes. This susceptibility results from a number of physical factors common to polymers in general and ...

Molecular polarity and intermolecular forces explain why substances dissolve, boil, or stick together the way they do. From the shape of a molecule to the pull of its atoms, polarity determines ...

Van der Waals forces represent a fundamental type of interaction between molecules. Named after the Dutch physicist Johannes Diderik van der Waals, these intermolecular forces include attractions and ...