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Zobel, Mirijam ; Neder, Reinhard B. ; Kimber, Simon A. J.:
Universal solvent restructuring induced by colloidal nanoparticles.
In: Science.
Vol. 347
(2015)
Issue 6219
.
- pp. 292-294.
ISSN 1095-9203
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1261412
Abstract in another language
Colloidal nanoparticles, used for applications from catalysis and energy applications to cosmetics, are typically embedded in matrixes or dispersed in solutions. The entire particle surface, which is where reactions are expected to occur, is thus exposed. Here, we show with x-ray pair distribution function analysis that polar and nonpolar solvents universally restructure around nanoparticles. Layers of enhanced order exist with a thickness influenced by the molecule size and up to 2 nanometers beyond the nanoparticle surface. These results show that the enhanced reactivity of solvated nanoparticles includes a contribution from a solvation shell of the size of the particle itself.
Further data
| Item Type: | Article in a journal |
|---|---|
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Keywords: | solvent restructuring; solvation shell; nanoparticle; pair distribution function |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Chemistry > Junior Professor Solid State Chemistry - Mesostructured Materials Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Chemistry |
| Result of work at the UBT: | No |
| DDC Subjects: | 500 Science 500 Science > 530 Physics 500 Science > 540 Chemistry |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jan 2017 13:24 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 14:18 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/35694 |