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Effects of applied voltage on water at a gold electrode interface from ab initio molecular dynamics

Journal Article · · Chemical Science
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SC00354B· OSTI ID:1772519

Ab initio molecular dynamics of an aqueous electrode interface reveal the electrostatic, structural, and dynamic effects of quantifiable voltage biases on water.

Research Organization:
Princeton Univ., NJ (United States); Princeton University, NJ (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0019394
OSTI ID:
1772519
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1774032
OSTI ID: 1999120
Journal Information:
Chemical Science, Journal Name: Chemical Science Journal Issue: 16 Vol. 12; ISSN 2041-6520; ISSN CSHCBM
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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