ZBP-Kolloquium

Prof. Dr. Emanuel Schneck (TU Darmstadt)
Title: Combining X-Ray Scattering and Molecular Simulations for the Study of Lipid and Surfactant Layers at Air/Water Interfaces
Time: 14:15 (refreshments at 14:00)
Location: Campus SB, Building C6 4, room 0.09 (Hörsaal II)
Host: Prof. Jochen Hub

Abstract: Lipids and surfactants are important building blocks of biological and technological soft matter, respectively. Understanding their structure and (thermo-) dynamics therefore holds much promise for future applications. Recent progress in experimental characterization methods and simulations has been facilitating combined experimental/theoretical investigations. Here, we integrate surface-sensitive x-ray scattering  techniques with atomistic moloecular dynamics simulations for the comprehensive characterization and description of lipid and surfactant layers at air/water interfaces. This approach serves for the interpretation of experimental results and for the validation and optimization of simulation force fields.