Investigating aggregation using in situ electrochemistry and small-angle neutron scattering

Randle, R. I., Fuentes-Caparrós, A. M., Cavalcanti, L., Schweins, R., Adams, D. J. and Draper, E. R. (2022) Investigating aggregation using in situ electrochemistry and small-angle neutron scattering. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 126(31), pp. 13427-13432. (doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.2c03210) (PMID:35983316) (PMCID:PMC9376955)

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Abstract

Using small-angle neutron scattering to investigate the aggregation of self-assembling molecules is well established. Some of these molecules are electrochemically useful, for example, in electrochromic devices. Electrochemistry can also be used in some cases to induce aggregation. Here, we describe an approach whereby electrochemistry can be directly carried out on a sample in the neutron beam, allowing us to monitor changes directly in situ. We exemplify with two examples but highlight that there are many other potential opportunities.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Adams, Dave and Fuentes Caparros, Miss Ana Maria and Draper, Emily and Randle, Rebecca
Authors: Randle, R. I., Fuentes-Caparrós, A. M., Cavalcanti, L., Schweins, R., Adams, D. J., and Draper, E. R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Journal of Physical Chemistry C
Publisher:American Chemical Society
ISSN:1932-7447
ISSN (Online):1932-7455
Published Online:29 July 2022
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2022 The Authors
First Published:First published in Journal of Physical Chemistry C 126(31): 13427-13432
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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