Solvation

Functionally relevant protein motions generally occur on the microseconds to seconds timescale, but little is known about the molecular details of these motions. In this regard, peptide hydrogen (NH) exchange is one of the most promising techniques for following protein motion a…

Because of the importance of solvation in the function of DNA, there is considerable interest in understanding the solvation network of its constituent components. This is of particular importance in connection with the closing of base pairs that have been disrupted as a result …

This thesis investigates the underlying causes of friction and ine ciency within an internal combustion engine, focusing on the ring-liner conjunction in the vicinity of the power-stroke top dead centre reversal. In such lubricated contacts, friction is the result of the interpl…