Water at Interfaces

Chem Rev. 2016 Jul 13;116(13):7698-726. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.6b00045. Epub 2016 May 27.

Abstract

The interfaces of neat water and aqueous solutions play a prominent role in many technological processes and in the environment. Examples of aqueous interfaces are ultrathin water films that cover most hydrophilic surfaces under ambient relative humidities, the liquid/solid interface which drives many electrochemical reactions, and the liquid/vapor interface, which governs the uptake and release of trace gases by the oceans and cloud droplets. In this article we review some of the recent experimental and theoretical advances in our knowledge of the properties of aqueous interfaces and discuss open questions and gaps in our understanding.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't