Direct measurements of the force between hydrophobic surfaces across aqueous solutions
are reviewed. The results are presented according to the method of preparation of the …

Clay minerals find a wide range of application in composites, paints, drilling liquids,
cosmetics, and medicine. This article reviews chemical and physical properties of natural …

We use molecular dynamics as a tool to understand the structure and phase transitions
[Osman, MA; et al. J. Phys. Chem. B 2000, 104, 4433− 4439. Osman, MA; et al. J. Phys …

Self-assembled layers of alkyl chains grafted onto the surfaces of layered silicates, metal,
and oxidic nanoparticles are utilized to control interactions with external media by tuning the …

Monolayers of dialkyldimethylammonium (C10− C18) cations have been electrostatically
bound to the surface of mica platelets. The structure and chain dynamics of these well …

The intercalation process of hexadecylamine into bentonite and the fine structure of
hexadecylamine in nanoscale confined space are studied by differential scanning …

Despite extensive studies with many experimental techniques, the morphology and structure
of the self-assembled aggregates of quaternary alkyl ammonium bromides (CnTABs; where …

Five-membered cyclic organic carbonates (COC) are of interest for their ability to modify the
surface properties of smectites and enhance the hydraulic resistance of bentonites to saline …

Publisher Summary This chapter describes X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). XAS
corresponds to a range of X-ray spectroscopic techniques based on scattering, absorption …

Colloidal platinum (diameter 1− 2 nm) in styrene was prepared in situ by reduction of a
platinum (II) compound followed by partial evaporation of styrene. The resulting dispersions …