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From Microtornadoes to Facial Rejuvenation: Implication of Interfacial Water Layers
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Crystalline interfacial water layers have been observed at room temperature on both hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces − in air and subaquatically. Their implication in biology (and evolution) was postulated in a visionary paper in 1971 by Szent Györgyi. Today, they are believed to play a fundamental role in protein folding. A recent X-ray diffraction study reports on their presence on crystals in contact with their growth solution. Their subaquatic persistence on hydrophobic solids was reported in 2007. Their relevance in nanoscale phenomena is reflected by the multidisciplinary focus in their study. In the course of a systematic exploration of interfacial water layers on solids we discovered microtornadoes, found a complementary explanation to the surface conductivity on hydrogenated diamond, and arrived at a practical method to repair elastin degeneration using light. The result was rejuvenated skin, reduced wrinkle levels, juvenile complexion, and lasting resilience.
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- Published In Issue November 05, 2008
- Article ASAPSeptember 27, 2008
- Received: January 18, 2008
Revised: September 5, 2008
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