Chemistry at Marine Interfaces

The sea-surface microlayer consists mostly of organic matter, including surface-active substances such as lipids, glycans, proteinaceous compounds and hydrocarbons and influences the ocean-atmosphere coupling as well as the surface chemistry of sea-borne aqueous aerosols by modulating the physical, chemical and biological processes at the interface. The control over air-sea gas exchange by the microlayer directly affects the climate. Moreover, intense solar irradiation induces unique heterogeneous photochemical transformations. Last but not least, bioadhesion and biofouling constitute additional marine interfacial phenomena that are of major importance for the Future Ocean. Improving our understanding of the underlying processes requires close interaction among experts who are invited to an interdisciplinary platform for exchanging latest results and developing novel concepts and ideas.

Plenary talks by Heather C. Allen (Columbus, Ohio, USA) and Michael Grunze (Heidelberg, Germany)

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