Direct Measurement of Solid-Liquid Interfacial Energy Using a Meniscus.
Phys Rev Lett
; 129(24): 246802, 2022 Dec 09.
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ABSTRACT
Solid-liquid interactions are central to diverse processes. The interaction strength can be described by the solid-liquid interfacial free energy (γ_{SL}), a quantity that is difficult to measure. Here, we present the direct experimental measurement of γ_{SL} for a variety of solid materials, from nonpolar polymers to highly wetting metals. By attaching a thin solid film on top of a liquid meniscus, we create a solid-liquid interface. The interface determines the curvature of the meniscus, analysis of which yields γ_{SL} with an uncertainty of less than 10%. Measurement of classically challenging metal-water interfaces reveals γ_{SL}â¼30-60 mJ/m^{2}, demonstrating quantitatively that water-metal adhesion is 80% stronger than the cohesion energy of bulk water, and experimentally verifying previous quantum chemical calculations.
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Phys Rev Lett
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2022
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Estados Unidos