title: Hofmeister effects in supramolecular and biological systems.
abstract: Specific ion effects, representative of near-universal Hofmeister phenomena, are illustrated in three different systems. These are the formation of supramolecular assemblies from cyclodextrins, the optical rotation of L-serine, and the growth rate of two kinds of microorganisms (Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). The strong specific ion effects can be correlated with the anion polarizabilities and related physico-chemical parameters. The results show the relevance of dispersion (non-electrostatic) forces in these phenomena.
authors: Department of Chemistry and CSGI, University of Florence, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (Firenze), Italy. pln@csgi.unifi.it
authors: Pierandrea
authors: P
authors: Lo Nostro
authors: Barry W
authors: BW
authors: Ninham
authors: Silvia
authors: S
authors: Milani
authors: Antonella
authors: A
authors: Lo Nostro
authors: Giovanna
authors: G
authors: Pesavento
authors: Piero
authors: P
authors: Baglioni