Charge separation at liquid interfaces
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| author | Majee, Arghya Weber, Christoph A. Jülicher, Frank |
| author_facet | Majee, Arghya Weber, Christoph A. Jülicher, Frank |
| contents | We present a theory for phase-separated liquid coacervates with salt, taking into account spatial heterogeneities and interfacial profiles. We find that charged layers of alternating sign can form around the interface while the bulk phases remain approximately charge-neutral. We show that the salt concentration regulates the number of layers and the amplitude of the layer's charge density and electrostatic potential. Such charged layers can either repel or attract single-charged molecules diffusing across the interface. Our theory could be relevant for artificial systems and biomolecular condensates in cells. Our work suggests that interfaces of biomolecular condensates could mediate charge-specific transport similar to membrane-bound compartments. |
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| spellingShingle | Charge separation at liquid interfaces Majee, Arghya Weber, Christoph A. Jülicher, Frank Soft Condensed Matter Biological Physics Chemical Physics We present a theory for phase-separated liquid coacervates with salt, taking into account spatial heterogeneities and interfacial profiles. We find that charged layers of alternating sign can form around the interface while the bulk phases remain approximately charge-neutral. We show that the salt concentration regulates the number of layers and the amplitude of the layer's charge density and electrostatic potential. Such charged layers can either repel or attract single-charged molecules diffusing across the interface. Our theory could be relevant for artificial systems and biomolecular condensates in cells. Our work suggests that interfaces of biomolecular condensates could mediate charge-specific transport similar to membrane-bound compartments. |
| title | Charge separation at liquid interfaces |
| topic | Soft Condensed Matter Biological Physics Chemical Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.07835 |