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Lv R, Luo C, Liu B, Hu K, Wang K, Zheng L, Guo Y, Du J, Li L, Wu F, Chen R. Unveiling Confinement Engineering for Achieving High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400508. [PMID: 38452342 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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The confinement effect, restricting materials within nano/sub-nano spaces, has emerged as an innovative approach for fundamental research in diverse application fields, including chemical engineering, membrane separation, and catalysis. This confinement principle recently presents fresh perspectives on addressing critical challenges in rechargeable batteries. Within spatial confinement, novel microstructures and physiochemical properties have been raised to promote the battery performance. Nevertheless, few clear definitions and specific reviews are available to offer a comprehensive understanding and guide for utilizing the confinement effect in batteries. This review aims to fill this gap by primarily summarizing the categorization of confinement effects across various scales and dimensions within battery systems. Subsequently, the strategic design of confinement environments is proposed to address existing challenges in rechargeable batteries. These solutions involve the manipulation of the physicochemical properties of electrolytes, the regulation of electrochemical activity, and stability of electrodes, and insights into ion transfer mechanisms. Furthermore, specific perspectives are provided to deepen the foundational understanding of the confinement effect for achieving high-performance rechargeable batteries. Overall, this review emphasizes the transformative potential of confinement effects in tailoring the microstructure and physiochemical properties of electrode materials, highlighting their crucial role in designing novel energy storage devices.
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- Ruixin Lv
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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Yang H, Ji G, Choi M, Park S, An H, Lee HT, Jeong J, Park YD, Kim K, Park N, Jeong J, Kim DS, Park HR. Suppressed terahertz dynamics of water confined in nanometer gaps. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadm7315. [PMID: 38657066 PMCID: PMC11042745 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm7315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Nanoconfined waters exhibit low static permittivity mainly due to interfacial effects that span about one nanometer. The characteristic length scale may be much longer in the terahertz (THz) regime where long-range collective dynamics occur; however, the THz dynamics have been largely unexplored because of the lack of a robust platform. Here, we use metallic loop nanogaps to sharply enhance light-matter interactions and precisely measure real and imaginary THz refractive indices of nanoconfined water at gap widths ranging from 2 to 20 nanometers, spanning mostly interfacial waters all the way to quasi-bulk waters. We find that, in addition to the well-known interfacial effect, the confinement effect also contributes substantially to the decrease in the complex refractive indices of the nanoconfined water by cutting off low-energy vibrational modes, even at gap widths as large as 10 nanometers. Our findings provide valuable insights into the collective dynamics of water molecules which is crucial to understanding water-mediated processes.
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- Hyosim Yang
- Department of Physics, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics and Institute for Quantum Convergence Technology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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Cao J, Xue S, Zhang J, Ren X, Gao L, Ma T, Liu A. Enhancing Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance by MXene, Graphene, and Ionic Liquids: A DFT Investigation. Molecules 2023; 29:2. [PMID: 38202585 PMCID: PMC10779824 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The efficacy of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries crucially hinges on the sulfur immobilization process, representing a pivotal avenue for bolstering their operational efficiency and durability. This dissertation primarily tackles the formidable challenge posed by the high solubility of polysulfides in electrolyte solutions. Quantum chemical computations were leveraged to scrutinize the interactions of MXene materials, graphene (Gr) oxide, and ionic liquids with polysulfides, yielding pivotal binding energy metrics. Comparative assessments were conducted with the objective of pinpointing MXene materials, with a specific focus on d-Ti3C2 materials, evincing augmented binding energies with polysulfides and ionic liquids demonstrating diminished binding energies. Moreover, a diverse array of Gr oxide materials was evaluated for their adsorption capabilities. Scrutiny of the computational outcomes unveiled an augmentation in the solubility of selectively screened d-Ti3C2 MXene and ionic liquids-vis à vis one or more of the five polysulfides. Therefore, the analysis encompasses an in-depth comparative assessment of the stability of polysulfide adsorption by d-Ti3C2 MXene materials, Gr oxide materials, and ionic liquids across diverse ranges.
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- Jianghui Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China; (J.C.); (J.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China; (J.C.); (J.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China; (J.C.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Ocean Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China; (J.C.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China;
- Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, 2-4 Hibikino, Wakamatsu, Fukuoka 808-0196, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China; (J.C.); (J.Z.)
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Garcia R. Interfacial Liquid Water on Graphite, Graphene, and 2D Materials. ACS NANO 2023; 17:51-69. [PMID: 36507725 PMCID: PMC10664075 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c10215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The optical, electronic, and mechanical properties of graphite, few-layer, and two-dimensional (2D) materials have prompted a considerable number of applications. Biosensing, energy storage, and water desalination illustrate applications that require a molecular-scale understanding of the interfacial water structure on 2D materials. This review introduces the most recent experimental and theoretical advances on the structure of interfacial liquid water on graphite-like and 2D materials surfaces. On pristine conditions, atomic-scale resolution experiments revealed the existence of 1-3 hydration layers. Those layers were separated by ∼0.3 nm. The experimental data were supported by molecular dynamics simulations. However, under standard working conditions, atomic-scale resolution experiments revealed the presence of 2-3 hydrocarbon layers. Those layers were separated by ∼0.5 nm. Linear alkanes were the dominant molecular specie within the hydrocarbon layers. Paradoxically, the interface of an aged 2D material surface immersed in water does not have water molecules on its vicinity. Free-energy considerations favored the replacement of water by alkanes.
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- Ricardo Garcia
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales
de Madrid, CSIC, c/Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, 28049Madrid, Spain
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Electrolyte adsorption in graphene and hexagonal boron nitride nanochannels. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Wang ZJ, Liang Z, Kong X, Zhang X, Qiao R, Wang J, Zhang S, Zhang Z, Xue C, Cui G, Zhang Z, Zou D, Liu Z, Li Q, Wei W, Zhou X, Tang Z, Yu D, Wang E, Liu K, Ding F, Xu X. Visualizing the Anomalous Catalysis in Two-Dimensional Confined Space. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:4661-4668. [PMID: 35640103 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c00549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Confined nanospaces provide a new platform to promote catalytic reactions. However, the mechanism of catalytic enhancement in the nanospace still requires insightful exploration due to the lack of direct visualization. Here, we report operando investigations on the etching and growth of graphene in a two-dimensional (2D) confined space between graphene and a Cu substrate. We observed that the graphene layer between the Cu and top graphene layer was surprisingly very active in etching (more than 10 times faster than the etching of the top graphene layer). More strikingly, at a relatively low temperature (∼530 °C), the etched carbon radicals dissociated from the bottom layer, in turn feeding the growth of the top graphene layer with a very high efficiency. Our findings reveal the in situ dynamics of the anomalous confined catalytic processes in 2D confined spaces and thus pave the way for the design of high-efficiency catalysts.
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- Zhu-Jun Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai 201210, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
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- Centre for Multidimensional Carbon Materials, Institute for Basic Science, Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics, Frontiers Science Center for Nano-optoelectronics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China
- International Centre for Quantum Materials, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Quantum Matter, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics, Frontiers Science Center for Nano-optoelectronics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai 201210, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai 201210, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Multidisciplinary Innovation, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai 201210, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- International Centre for Quantum Materials, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Quantum Matter, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dongguan, Guangdong 523808, People's Republic of China
- School of Physics, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics, Frontiers Science Center for Nano-optoelectronics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China
- International Centre for Quantum Materials, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Quantum Matter, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China
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- Centre for Multidimensional Carbon Materials, Institute for Basic Science, Ulsan 44919, South Korea
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, South Korea
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, People's Republic of China
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Carr AJ, Lee SS, Uysal A. Trivalent ion overcharging on electrified graphene. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2022; 34:144001. [PMID: 35016162 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ac4a58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The structure of the electrical double layer (EDL) formed near graphene in aqueous environments strongly impacts its performance for a plethora of applications, including capacitive deionization. In particular, adsorption and organization of multivalent counterions near the graphene interface can promote nonclassical behaviors of EDL including overcharging followed by co-ion adsorption. In this paper, we characterize the EDL formed near an electrified graphene interface in dilute aqueous YCl3solution usingin situhigh resolution x-ray reflectivity (also known as crystal truncation rod) and resonant anomalous x-ray reflectivity (RAXR). These interface-specific techniques reveal the electron density profiles with molecular-scale resolution. We find that yttrium ions (Y3+) readily adsorb to the negatively charged graphene surface to form an extended ion profile. This ion distribution resembles a classical diffuse layer but with a significantly high ion coverage, i.e., 1 Y3+per 11.4 ± 1.6 Å2, compared to the value calculated from the capacitance measured by cyclic voltammetry (1 Y3+per ∼240 Å2). Such overcharging can be explained by co-adsorption of chloride that effectively screens the excess positive charge. The adsorbed Y3+profile also shows a molecular-scale gap (⩾5 Å) from the top graphene surfaces, which is attributed to the presence of intervening water molecules between the adsorbents and adsorbates as well as the lack of inner-sphere surface complexation on chemically inert graphene. We also demonstrate controlled adsorption by varying the applied potential and reveal consistent Y3+ion position with respect to the surface and increasing cation coverage with increasing the magnitude of the negative potential. This is the first experimental description of a model graphene-aqueous system with controlled potential and provides important insights into the application of graphene-based systems for enhanced and selective ion separations.
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- Amanda J Carr
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL 60439, United States of America
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL 60439, United States of America
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL 60439, United States of America
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Chen B, Johnson ZT, Sanborn D, Hjort RG, Garland NT, Soares RRA, Van Belle B, Jared N, Li J, Jing D, Smith EA, Gomes CL, Claussen JC. Tuning the Structure, Conductivity, and Wettability of Laser-Induced Graphene for Multiplexed Open Microfluidic Environmental Biosensing and Energy Storage Devices. ACS NANO 2022; 16:15-28. [PMID: 34812606 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c04197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The integration of microfluidics and electrochemical cells is at the forefront of emerging sensors and energy systems; however, a fabrication scheme that can create both the microfluidics and electrochemical cells in a scalable fashion is still lacking. We present a one-step, mask-free process to create, pattern, and tune laser-induced graphene (LIG) with a ubiquitous CO2 laser. The laser parameters are adjusted to create LIG with different electrical conductivity, surface morphology, and surface wettability without the need for postchemical modification. Such definitive control over material properties enables the creation of LIG-based integrated open microfluidics and electrochemical sensors that are capable of dividing a single water sample along four multifurcating paths to three ion selective electrodes (ISEs) for potassium (K+), nitrate (NO3-), and ammonium (NH4+) monitoring and to an enzymatic pesticide sensor for organophosphate pesticide (parathion) monitoring. The ISEs displayed near-Nernstian sensitivities and low limits of detection (LODs) (10-5.01 M, 10-5.07 M, and 10-4.89 M for the K+, NO3-, and NH4+ ISEs, respectively) while the pesticide sensor exhibited the lowest LOD (15.4 pM) for an electrochemical parathion sensor to date. LIG was also specifically patterned and tuned to create a high-performance electrochemical micro supercapacitor (MSC) capable of improving the power density by 2 orders of magnitude compared to a Li-based thin-film battery and the energy density by 3 orders of magnitude compared to a commercial electrolytic capacitor. Hence, this tunable fabrication approach to LIG is expected to enable a wide range of real-time, point-of-use health and environmental sensors as well as energy storage/harvesting modules.
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- Bolin Chen
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
- U.S. Department of Energy, The Ames Laboratory, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- U.S. Department of Energy, The Ames Laboratory, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
- U.S. Department of Energy, The Ames Laboratory, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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Wang D, Tian Y, Jiang L. Abnormal Properties of Low-Dimensional Confined Water. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2100788. [PMID: 34176214 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202100788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Water molecules confined to low-dimensional spaces exhibit unusual properties compared to bulk water. For example, the alternating hydrophilic and hydrophobic nanodomains on flat silicon wafer can induce the abnormal spreading of water (contact angles near 0°) which is caused by the 2D capillary effect. Hence, exploring the physicochemical properties of confined water from the nanoscale is of great value for understanding the challenges in material science and promoting the applications of nanomaterials in the fields of mass transport, nanofluidic designing, and fuel cell. The knowledge framework of confined water can also help to better understand the complex functions of the hydration layer of biomolecules, and even trace the origin of life. In this review, the physical properties, abnormal behaviors, and functions of the confined water are mainly summarized through several common low-dimensional water formats in the fields of solid/air-water interface, nanochannel confinement, and biological hydration layer. These researches indicate that the unusual behaviors of the confined water depend strongly on the confinement size and the interaction between the molecules and confining surface. These diverse properties of confined water open a new door to materials science and may play an important role in the future development of biology.
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- Dianyu Wang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Muñoz-Santiburcio D, Marx D. Confinement-Controlled Aqueous Chemistry within Nanometric Slit Pores. Chem Rev 2021; 121:6293-6320. [PMID: 34006106 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c01292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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In this Focus Review, we put the spotlight on very recent insights into the fascinating world of wet chemistry in the realm offered by nanoconfinement of water in mechanically rather rigid and chemically inert planar slit pores wherein only monolayer and bilayer water lamellae can be hosted. We review the effect of confinement on different aspects such as hydrogen bonding, ion diffusion, and charge defect migration of H+(aq) and OH-(aq) in nanoconfined water depending on slit pore width. A particular focus is put on the strongly modulated local dielectric properties as quantified in terms of anisotropic polarization fluctuations across such extremely confined water films and their putative effects on chemical reactions therein. The stunning findings disclosed only recently extend wet chemistry in particular and solvation science in general toward extreme molecular confinement conditions.
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- Daniel Muñoz-Santiburcio
- Lehrstuhl für Theoretische Chemie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 44780 Bochum, Germany.,CIC nanoGUNE BRTA, Tolosa Hiribidea 76, 20018 San Sebastián, Spain
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- Lehrstuhl für Theoretische Chemie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 44780 Bochum, Germany
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Cheng HW, Valtiner M. Forces, structures, and ion mobility in nanometer-to-subnanometer extreme spatial confinements: Electrochemisty and ionic liquids. Curr Opin Colloid Interface Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cocis.2020.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Moeremans B, Cheng H, Merola C, Hu Q, Oezaslan M, Safari M, Van Bael MK, Hardy A, Valtiner M, Renner FU. In Situ Mechanical Analysis of the Nanoscopic Solid Electrolyte Interphase on Anodes of Li-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2019; 6:1900190. [PMID: 31453057 PMCID: PMC6702625 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201900190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 03/31/2019] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The interfacial decomposition products forming the so-called solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) significantly determine the destiny of a Li-ion battery. Ultimate knowledge of its detailed behavior and better control are required for higher rates, longer life-time, and increased safety. Employing an electrochemical surface force apparatus, it is possible to control the growth and to investigate the mechanical properties of an SEI in a lithium-ion battery environment. This new approach is here introduced on a gold model system and reveals a compressible film at all stages of SEI growth. The demonstrated methodology provides a unique tool for analyzing electrochemical battery interfaces, in particular in view of alternative electrolyte formulations and artificial interfaces.
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- Boaz Moeremans
- Institute for Materials ResearchHasselt UniversityBE‐3590DiepenbeekBelgium
- Max‐Planck Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH40237DüsseldorfGermany
- Institut für Physikalische Chemie IITU Bergakademie Freiberg09599FreibergGermany
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- Max‐Planck Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH40237DüsseldorfGermany
- Institute for Applied PhysicsApplied Interface PhysicsTechnical University of Vienna1040ViennaAustria
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- Max‐Planck Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH40237DüsseldorfGermany
- Institute for Applied PhysicsApplied Interface PhysicsTechnical University of Vienna1040ViennaAustria
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- Max‐Planck Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH40237DüsseldorfGermany
- Institute for Applied PhysicsApplied Interface PhysicsTechnical University of Vienna1040ViennaAustria
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- Physical ChemistryElectrocatalysisCarl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg26111OldenburgGermany
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- Institute for Materials ResearchHasselt UniversityBE‐3590DiepenbeekBelgium
- IMECDivision IMOMECBE‐3590DiepenbeekBelgium
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- Institute for Materials ResearchHasselt UniversityBE‐3590DiepenbeekBelgium
- IMECDivision IMOMECBE‐3590DiepenbeekBelgium
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- Institute for Materials ResearchHasselt UniversityBE‐3590DiepenbeekBelgium
- IMECDivision IMOMECBE‐3590DiepenbeekBelgium
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- Max‐Planck Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH40237DüsseldorfGermany
- Institut für Physikalische Chemie IITU Bergakademie Freiberg09599FreibergGermany
- Institute for Applied PhysicsApplied Interface PhysicsTechnical University of Vienna1040ViennaAustria
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- Institute for Materials ResearchHasselt UniversityBE‐3590DiepenbeekBelgium
- IMECDivision IMOMECBE‐3590DiepenbeekBelgium
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Zhang X, Liu H, Jiang L. Wettability and Applications of Nanochannels. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1804508. [PMID: 30345614 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201804508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Wettability in nanochannels is of great importance for understanding many challenging problems in interface chemistry and fluid mechanics, and presents versatile applications including mass transport, catalysis, chemical reaction, nanofabrication, batteries, and separation. Recently, both molecular dynamic simulations and experimental measurements have been employed to study wettability in nanochannels. Here, wettability in three types of nanochannels comprising 1D nanochannels, 2D nanochannels, and 3D nanochannels is summarized both theoretically and experimentally. The proposed concept of "quantum-confined superfluid" for ultrafast mass transport in nanochannels is first introduced, and the mostly studied 1D nanochannels are reviewed from molecular simulation to water wettability, followed by reversible switching of water wettability via external stimuli (temperature and voltage). Liquid transport and two confinement strategies in nanochannels of melt wetting and liquid wetting are also included. Then, molecular simulation, water wettability, liquid transport, and confinement in nanochannels are introduced for 2D nanochannels and 3D nanochannels, respectively. Based on the wettability in nanochannels, broad applications of various nanochannels are presented. Finally, the perspective for future challenges in the wettability and applications of nanochannels is discussed.
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- Xiqi Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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van Engers CD, Balabajew M, Southam A, Perkin S. A 3-mirror surface force balance for the investigation of fluids confined to nanoscale films between two ultra-smooth polarizable electrodes. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2018; 89:123901. [PMID: 30599632 DOI: 10.1063/1.5045485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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We present a new technique, based on the Surface Force Balance (SFB), for the direct measurement of surface forces between two ultra-smooth and polarizable gold electrode surfaces across thin fluid films. Combining the direct interferometric measurement of surface separation and contact geometry with smooth electrode surfaces has proved challenging in the past, and for this reason, previous measurements with the SFB typically involved two insulating mica surfaces, or one mica surface and one electrode surface, or an alternative less direct measure of the surface separation. Here, we demonstrate that a 3-mirror interferometer can overcome these difficulties: the setup involves two ultra-smooth electrode/mirror surfaces between which the fluid is confined and a third mirror to allow for interferometric detection of the liquid thickness with nanometer resolution and at thicknesses much smaller than the diffraction limit of the light. We conclude with a proof-of-concept measurement across dry nitrogen gas. The technique should prove useful for studying the properties of fluids confined at the nanoscale inside a slit-pore of controlled electrical potential or subject to applied electric fields.
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- C D van Engers
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, United Kingdom
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- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, United Kingdom
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- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, United Kingdom
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- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, United Kingdom
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Role of hydration energy and co-ions association on monovalent and divalent cations adsorption at mica-aqueous interface. Sci Rep 2018; 8:12198. [PMID: 30111813 PMCID: PMC6093886 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30549-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Adsorption of ions at the solid - aqueous interface is the primary mechanism in fast biological processes to very slow geological transformations. Despite, little is known about role of ion charge, hydration energy and hydration structure on competitive adsorption of ions, their structure and coverage at the interface. In this report, we investigate the structure and adsorption behavior of monovalent (Rb+ and Na+) and divalent (Sr2+ and Mg2+) cations ranging from 0-4.5 M of bulk concentrations on the muscovite mica surface. Divalent ions have stronger adsorption strength compared to monovalent ions due higher charge. However, we observed counter-intuitive behavior of lesser adsorption of divalent cations compared to monovalent cations. Our detailed analysis reveals that hydration structure of divalent cations hinders their adsorption. Both, Na+ and Rb+ ions exhibits similar adsorption behavior, however, the adsorption mechanism of Na+ ions is different from Rb+ ions in terms of redistribution of the water molecules in their hydration shell. In addition, we observed surface mediated RbCl salting out behavior, which is absent in Na+ and divalent ions. We observed direct correlation in hydration energy of cations and their adsorption behavior. The obtained understanding will have tremendous impact in super-capacitors, nanotribology, colloidal chemistry and water purifications.
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