Abstract
By applying a small-amplitude (∼200 pm) oscillation to an atomic force microscopy probe during force–distance spectroscopy we are able to separate the “resistance to squeeze” of an ionic liquid nanoconfined between the probe and a mica sheet into its conservative and dissipative components. The interaction stiffness of the ionic liquid increases to a solid-like value as the mica is approached, while the “effective local viscosity” dramatically increases above the bulk value due to adjacent layers of ion-pairs interlocking as they slide over each other.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 22197-22201 |
Journal | The Journal of physical chemistry C |
Volume | 118 |
Issue number | 38 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- n/a OA procedure