Resolving fine structures of the electric double layer of electrochemical interfaces in ionic liquids with an AFM tip modification strategy.
J Am Chem Soc
; 136(42): 14682-5, 2014 Oct 22.
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We report enhanced force detection selectivity based on Coulombic interactions through AFM tip modification for probing fine structures of the electric double layer (EDL) in ionic liquids. When AFM tips anchored with alkylthiol molecular layers having end groups with different charge states (e.g., -CH3, -COO(-), and -NH3(+)) are employed, Coulombic interactions between the tip and a specified layering structure are intensified or diminished depending on the polarities of the tip and the layering species. Systematic potential-dependent measurements of force curves with careful inspection of layered features and thickness analysis allows the fine structure of the EDL at the Au(111)-OMIPF6 interface to be resolved at the subionic level. The enhanced force detection selectivity provides a basis for thoroughly understanding the EDL in ionic liquids.
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