Direct observation of layered structures at ionic liquid/solid interfaces by using frequency-modulation atomic force microscopy.
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Presence of inhomogeneous layered structures of ionic liquid (IL) molecules at IL/HOPG and IL/mica interfaces was directly detected and imaged by using frequency-modulation atomic force microscopy. High stability of the layered structures may disturb their interface applications to catalysis and electrochemistry.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 46 45 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010