Liquid interfaces: A study by sum-frequency vibrational spectroscopy
- Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States). Dept. of Physics
Liquid interfaces play a fundamental role in science and technology. The development of surface-sensitive probes capable of yielding molecular information about these interfaces is of great importance. This paper gives an overview of the authors` and some others` recent work on vibrational spectroscopy of liquid interfaces by the sum-frequency generation (SFG) technique. This technique, being highly surface specific and applicable to all interfaces accessible by light, has been proven to be a most powerful analytical tool for liquid interfaces. A wide range of systems have been studied including neat liquid surfaces, solid/liquid and liquid/liquid interfaces, surfactants at liquid interfaces, and electrochemical interfaces. In many cases, SFG is shown to be the only technique available that can provide detailed information about a liquid interface at the molecular level.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00098
- OSTI ID:
- 351577
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical Journal Issue: 17 Vol. 103; ISSN JPCBFK; ISSN 1089-5647
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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