Ion complexation waves emerge at the curved interfaces of layered minerals

oleh: Michael L. Whittaker, David Ren, Colin Ophus, Yugang Zhang, Laura Waller, Benjamin Gilbert, Jillian F. Banfield

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2022-06-01

Deskripsi

The structure of hydrated interfaces is essential for understanding of geochemical processes and behavior of layered minerals. The authors show that waves of hydrated ions emerge at curved aqueous interfaces and couple mineral deformation to the chemistry of the solution.