ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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The structure of two-dimensional water in halloysite nanotubes
Abstract: The first layer of water molecules on a surface or at an interface plays a major role in numerous phenomena across science. This includes the nucleation of ice in clouds, the interaction of biological structures, such as proteins and DNA, and nanoengineered water channels in membranes. However, little is known about the molecular structure that two-dimensional (2D) water adopts. Here, the clay mineral halloysite is proposed as a unique system to study a true monolayer of water over a range of temperatures encompassing solid and liquid phases. Halloysite, Si2Al2O5(OH)4?nH2O, is comprised of clay layers, which roll up to form a nanoscroll. In doing so, a monolayer of water molecules is intercalated between the clay layers. Neutron scattering is a powerful tool to determine the structure of two-dimensional water.
Experimenter: Mr Aasim Shaffi
Local Contact: Dr Tom Headen
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2200359
ISIS Experiment Number: RB2200359
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | NIMROD | 18 December 2025 | Download |
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2200359-2 | NIMROD | 01 March 2026 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
Data format: RAW/Nexus
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