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Mary Jane Shultz1, Alexandra Brumberg2, Patrick J Bisson2

  • 1Laboratory for Water and Surface Studies, Chemistry Department, Pearson Laboratory, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 mary.shultz@tufts.edu.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
|October 30, 2015
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Researchers can now prepare specific single-crystal faces of hexagonal ice (Ih) for advanced studies. This breakthrough overcomes challenges in ice crystal preparation, enabling new research in surface science and catalysis.

Area of Science:

  • Surface Science
  • Materials Science
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Preparing single-crystal faces is crucial for interface chemistry, catalysis, and nanoscience.
  • Hexagonal ice (Ih) presents unique challenges for single-crystal face preparation due to its cleavage properties and substrate-dependent growth.
  • Previous methods have been insufficient for obtaining controlled, single-crystal ice surfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop laboratory methods for determining hexagonal ice (Ih) crystal lattice orientation relative to a surface.
  • To enable the preparation of any desired single-crystal face of hexagonal ice (Ih).
  • To facilitate advanced studies on authentic, single-crystal ice surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Developing techniques to determine the crystal lattice orientation of hexagonal ice (Ih) on a substrate.
Keywords:
atmospheric chemistrycrystal facescrystal latticeiceice surface

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  • Utilizing determined orientation to guide the preparation of specific ice crystal faces.
  • Building upon prior work achieving high yields of single-crystal ice boules.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful laboratory-based methods for determining Ih crystal lattice orientation.
    • Capability to prepare any desired single-crystal face of hexagonal ice (Ih).
    • High-quality, single-crystal ice boules with nearly 100% yield are achievable.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed methods allow for the preparation of authentic, single-crystal ice surfaces.
    • These advancements will enable detailed studies on ice surface properties and reactivity.
    • Opens new avenues for research in heterogeneous catalysis, nanoscience, and atmospheric chemistry involving ice.