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We report on a combined experimental and theoretical study of Li$^+$ ions solvated by up to 50 He atoms. The experiments show clear enhanced abundances associated with He$_n$Li$^+$ clusters where $n=2$, 6, 8, and 14. We find that classical…
Highly concentrated aqueous lithium chloride solutions were investigated by classical molecular dynamics (MD) and reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) simulations. At first MD calculations were carried out applying twenty-nine combinations of…
Understanding the hydration and diffusion of ions in water at the molecular level is a topic of widespread importance. The ammonium ion (NH$_4^+$) is an exemplar system that has received attention for decades because of its complex…
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K+(aq) ion is an integral component of many cellular processes, amongst which the most important, perhaps, is its role in transmitting electrical impulses along the nerve. Understanding its hydration structure and thermodynamics is crucial…
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