Studies of the viscoelastic properties of water confined between surfaces of specified chemical nature.

摘要: This report summarizes the work completed under Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) project 10-0973 of same title. Understanding molecular origin no-slip boundary condition remains vitally important for understanding transport in biological, environmental energy-related processes, with broad technological implications. Moreover, viscoelastic properties fluids nanoconfinement or near surfaces are not well-understood. We have critically reviewed progress this area, evaluated key experimental theoretical methods, made unique discoveries addressing these related scientific questions. Thematically, include insight into orientation water molecules on metal surfaces, premelting ice, nucleation alcohol vapors between surface asperities lubricity when confined inside nanopores, influence adhesion to salts silicates, growth superplasticity NaCl nanowires.