Langmuir focuses on interfaces that govern the properties and performance of materials and systems. While in recent years the emphasis has been more strongly placed on fundamental studies, Langmuir is expanding its scope to welcome reports of applications that result from the rational design of interfaces. We are looking especially for manuscripts that report innovative interface design concepts. In addition, we seek reports of the novel expression of such concepts in applications in emerging areas that are attractive to both scientists and engineers. Papers that make a clear connection between fundamental work and applications will provide value to researchers in materials science and device creation across the broad gamut of interface science, and such papers are sure to be impactful contributions to the field that will be well read and cited. That being said, Langmuir has a prominent place at the center of interface science, and for example, Langmuir articles described ground-breaking colloid science long before nanoparticles were specified.(1) As we embark upon publication of the 36th volume of Langmuir, it is important to acknowledge that history but to also look forward and position the journal as the home for future advancements in the field. We aim for its recognition as the “go-to” platform via which to report new and emerging directions in interface science from their very beginning. I’d like to emphasize that many of the topical areas previously published in the journal will go unchanged. I, therefore, ensure long-time authors, reviewers, and readers, without whom the journal would not have attained its success, that we continue to welcome this core journal community. It is worth providing some detail about how the scope of the journal is changing, which I summarize next. Prof. Gilbert C. Walker, Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto; Associate Scientific Director, Nanomedicines Innovation Network; and incoming Editor-in-Chief of Langmuir The journal has an embracing interest in studies of surfaces and interfaces (synthetic and natural), including adsorption, surfactants, emulsions, ultrathin films, forces, and dynamics. New surface chemistry will be key to many articles. The journal seeks reports of solutions to important unsolved problems in interface-driven stability: response, organization, and self-organization of (nano)particle suspensions and structures. The journal’s scope will expand its coverage of exceptional results in rheology, mechanics, and nonequilibrium thermodynamics. Understanding charge regulation, transfer at interfaces, and electrochemistry is remarkably underdeveloped, especially for material interfaces composed of macromolecules. I believe that high-quality quantitative studies using both model and practically useful materials will advance the field. These are essential for developing interfacial processes for energy storage and transduction and catalysis (including that in metal–organic frameworks). The journal’s scope will be expanded to highlight 2D van der Waals materials, including polar dielectrics whose surface properties are open frontiers of conductance, mechanics, photonics, and catalysis. Confinement is also key to the behavior of single molecules and particles at interfaces, and the journal seeks breakthrough studies of the connection between physical confinement and reaction paths. Finally, the journal’s scope in biointerfaces will expand. While Langmuir has long reported excellent studies of synthetic surfaces in vivo and in vitro, breakthroughs are needed, especially to achieve the goal of therapeutic-quality, specific targeting of nanoparticles to chosen organs. To make scientific life even more interesting, in most of the work described above, understanding and controlling dynamics at interfaces will be essential. The field of interface science and engineering needs new methods for imaging dynamics, and Langmuir aims to foster these needed advances. The broadening of the scope will reaffirm Langmuir’s unique position in disseminating new knowledge and will attract a wider audience. As a practical matter related to the expansion of journal scope, you may notice some changes to both the manuscript submission process at Langmuir and the way in which articles are organized within each issue. Langmuir has been organizing articles within each issue under seven topic headings, and authors have been asked to choose which heading is most appropriate for their paper from a dropdown menu during manuscript submission. To reflect the broadening of scope and ever-evolving nature of interface science, we are removing these topical sections from the journal. For authors who are submitting manuscripts as of January 2020, you will notice that this question has been removed from the submission process. For manuscripts submitted prior to 2020 but not yet published, you will notice that though you selected a journal topical section during manuscript submission, the articles in the issue are no longer grouped under sections. We hope you find the manuscript process to be more streamlined and you feel your research is welcomed by the journal, independent of these past topical headings. Langmuir aims to add more fun. This comes naturally, I believe, by the journal conversing with its readers through special/virtual issues and, again, editorials. These instruments create community, excitement, and perspectives on where the field is going. Perhaps more importantly they can speculate about what else can be done in a field. These are “big picture” articles that will guide graduate students as they think about what field to choose, early-stage independent researchers who are trying to organize their laboratories, and experienced scientists who cannot resist gossip! Chemistry of Materials has an interesting platform for young scholars called Up & Coming Perspectives (https://connect.acspubs.org/CM-UC-Perspectives?utm_source=CMFC&utm_medium=LP&utm_campaign=UCP) aimed at providing a forum for early career scientists. This has become a hot new opportunity for these scholars to show off their work. An editorial goal, which I share, is to develop a mechanism where young researchers see there will be value in commitment to a journal. We want our authors to report on emerging fields. I look forward to working with our early career advisory board to develop these opportunities, and I welcome suggestions. I have worked in the field of interfacial science and engineering for over 25 years. My interests are diverse and began with studies of ultrafast solvation and its coupling to electron transfer. More recently I have been interested in the quantitative understanding of water’s role in the self-assembly of amphiphiles. My group has developed imaging techniques that measure multiple interfacial properties simultaneously; examples include nanophotonic, -mechanical, -electrical, and -magnetic responses, especially in block copolymer thin films, their composites, and other dielectric interfaces. These nanoscale studies have helped us to understand, for example, how amphiphilic polymers interact with living cells at hierarchical length scales. I try to translate our results when it is practical. Recently, we have been collaborating in the development of nanoscale delivery vehicles for medicines. The team of Senior Editors and the Editorial Advisory Board for Langmuir is superb, with deep expertise and passion for advancing the field. We are lucky to have wide representation of geographic, topical, and gender diversity, and we plan to expand it even further. In closing, I’d like to thank Professor Françoise Winnik for her committed effort as Editor-in-Chief over the past 5 years. Her professionalism, spirit of fairness, and great enthusiasm for interface science has been inspiring. Views expressed in this editorial are those of the author and not necessarily the views of the ACS. This article references 1 other publications. This article has not yet been cited by other publications. This article references 1 other publications.

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Langmuir的新方向。

大号angmuir侧重于管理的特性和材料和系统性能的接口。尽管近年来重点更加放在基础研究上，但朗缪尔（Langmuir）正在扩展其范围，以欢迎由于接口的合理设计而产生的应用程序报告。我们正在特别寻找报告创新界面设计概念的手稿。此外，我们寻求有关这种概念在新兴领域中的应用的新颖表达的报道，这些领域对科学家和工程师都具有吸引力。在基础工作和应用之间建立清晰联系的论文将为广泛的界面科学领域的材料科学和设备创建研究人员提供价值，并且这些论文必将对将被广泛阅读和引用的领域做出有意义的贡献。话虽如此，Langmuir在界面科学的中心具有突出的地位，例如，Langmuir文章描述了突破性的胶体科学，远未指定纳米颗粒。（1）当我们着手出版第36卷的Langmuir，重要的是要承认这一历史，同时还要展望并定位该期刊，使其成为该领域未来发展的家园。我们的目标是将其识别为“入门”平台，从一开始就通过该平台报告界面科学的新方向和新兴方向。我想强调，以前在该杂志上发表的许多主题领域将保持不变。因此，我确保长期的作者，审阅者和读者（如果没有他们，该期刊将无法获得成功），我们将继续欢迎这个核心期刊社区。值得提供有关期刊范围如何变化的一些细节，我在下面总结。多伦多大学化学系杰出教授Gilbert C. Walker教授；纳米药物创新网络副科学总监；以及即将上任的Langmuir主编该杂志对表面和界面（合成和天然）的研究具有极大的兴趣，包括吸附，表面活性剂，乳液，超薄膜，力和动力学。新的表面化学将成为许多文章的关键。该期刊寻求有关界面驱动的稳定性中尚未解决的重要问题的解决方案的报告：（纳米）颗粒悬浮液和结构的响应，组织和自组织。该杂志的范围将扩大其在流变学，力学和非平衡热力学方面的杰出成果的涵盖范围。尤其是对于由大分子组成的材料界面，对电荷调节，界面转移和电化学的理解尚欠发达。我相信使用模型和实用材料进行高质量的定量研究将推动该领域的发展。这些对于开发能量存储，转导和催化的界面过程（包括金属有机框架中的过程）至关重要。该期刊的范围将扩大到突出显示二维范德华材料，包括极性电介质，其表面特性是电导，力学，光子学和催化学的开放前沿。限制也是界面上单个分子和颗粒行为的关键，该期刊寻求对物理限制与反应路径之间联系的突破性研究。最后，该期刊在生物界面方面的范围将扩大。而 包括极性电介质，其表面特性是电导，力学，光子学和催化学的开放前沿。限制也是界面上单个分子和颗粒行为的关键，该期刊寻求对物理限制与反应路径之间联系的突破性研究。最后，该期刊在生物界面方面的范围将会扩大。而 包括极性电介质，其表面特性是电导，力学，光子学和催化学的开放前沿。限制也是界面上单个分子和颗粒行为的关键，该期刊寻求对物理限制与反应路径之间联系的突破性研究。最后，该期刊在生物界面方面的范围将会扩大。而朗缪尔（Langmuir）长期以来一直在体内和体外对合成表面进行出色的研究，需要突破，特别是要达到治疗质量的目标，即将纳米颗粒特异性靶向所选器官。为了使科学生活变得更加有趣，在上述大多数工作中，了解和控制界面动力学是必不可少的。界面科学和工程领域需要采用新的成像动力学方法，Langmuir的目标是促进这些需要的进步。范围的扩大将重申Langmuir的在传播新知识方面的独特地位，将吸引更多的受众。作为与扩大期刊范围有关的实际问题，您可能会注意到Langmuir的稿件提交过程以及每期文章的组织方式都有一些变化。朗缪尔一直在每期的七个主题标题下组织文章，并要求作者在稿件提交时从下拉菜单中选择最适合其论文的标题。为了反映接口科学范围的不断扩大和性质的不断发展，我们从期刊中删除了这些主题部分。对于自2020年1月起提交稿件的作者，您会注意到此问题已从提交过程中删除。对于2020年之前提交但尚未出版的手稿，您会注意到，尽管您在手稿提交过程中选择了期刊主题部分，但本期的文章不再按部分分组。我们希望您能使稿件流程更加简化，并希望您的研究受到期刊的欢迎，Langmuir旨在增加更多的乐趣。我认为，这是自然而然的事情，因为该期刊通过特殊/虚拟问题以及社论再次与读者进行了交流。这些工具创造了社区，兴奋以及对领域发展方向的看法。也许更重要的是，他们可以推测某个领域还可以做些什么。这些是“大图”文章，它们将指导研究生思考选择哪个领域，试图组建实验室的早期独立研究人员以及无法抗拒八卦的经验丰富的科学家！材料化学有一个名为Up＆Coming Perspectives（https://connect.acspubs.org/CM-UC-Perspectives?utm_source=CMFC&utm_medium=LP&utm_campaign=UCP）的年轻学者有趣的平台，旨在为早期职业科学家提供一个论坛。这已成为这些学者炫耀其作品的一个新的热点机会。我分享的一个编辑目标是建立一种机制，使年轻的研究人员看到对期刊的承诺将会有价值。我们希望我们的作者报告新兴领域。我期待着与我们的早期职业咨询委员会合作开发这些机会，并欢迎提出建议。我在界面科学与工程领域工作了25年以上。我的兴趣各不相同，并从超快溶剂化及其与电子转移的耦合研究开始。最近，我对定量了解水在两亲物自组装中的作用感兴趣。我的小组已经开发出可以同时测量多种界面特性的成像技术。例子包括纳米光子响应，机械响应，电响应和磁响应，尤其是在嵌段共聚物薄膜，其复合材料和其他介电界面中。这些纳米级的研究帮助我们了解了例如两亲性聚合物如何在层次长度尺度上与活细胞相互作用。如果可行，我会尝试翻译我们的结果。最近，我们一直在合作开发用于药物的纳米级递送载体。资深编辑团队和编辑顾问委员会 我的小组已经开发出可以同时测量多种界面特性的成像技术。例子包括纳米光子响应，机械响应，电响应和磁响应，尤其是在嵌段共聚物薄膜，其复合材料和其他介电界面中。这些纳米级的研究帮助我们了解了例如两亲性聚合物如何在层次长度尺度上与活细胞相互作用。如果可行，我会尝试翻译我们的结果。最近，我们一直在合作开发用于药物的纳米级递送载体。高级编辑团队和 我的小组已经开发出可以同时测量多种界面特性的成像技术。例子包括纳米光子响应，机械响应，电响应和磁响应，尤其是在嵌段共聚物薄膜，其复合材料和其他介电界面中。这些纳米级的研究帮助我们了解了例如两亲性聚合物如何在层次长度尺度上与活细胞相互作用。如果可行，我会尝试翻译我们的结果。最近，我们一直在合作开发用于药物的纳米级递送载体。资深编辑团队和编辑顾问委员会 和其他介电接口。这些纳米级的研究帮助我们了解了例如两亲性聚合物如何在层次长度尺度上与活细胞相互作用。如果可行，我会尝试翻译我们的结果。最近，我们一直在合作开发用于药物的纳米级递送载体。资深编辑团队和编辑顾问委员会 和其他介电接口。这些纳米级的研究帮助我们了解了例如两亲性聚合物如何在层次长度尺度上与活细胞相互作用。如果可行，我会尝试翻译我们的结果。最近，我们一直在合作开发用于药物的纳米级递送载体。资深编辑团队和编辑顾问委员会Langmuir精湛，具有深厚的专业知识和对推动这一领域的热情。我们很幸运能够广泛地代表地理，主题和性别多样性，并且我们计划进一步扩大该范围。最后，我要感谢弗朗索瓦·温尼克（FrançoiseWinnik）教授在过去5年中一直担任主编的努力。她的专业精神，公平精神和对接口科学的热情激发了人们的灵感。本社论中表达的观点只是作者的观点，不一定是ACS的观点。本文引用了其他1个出版物。本文尚未被其他出版物引用。本文引用了其他1个出版物。