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  • Physical Chemistry
  • Interface Science

Background:

  • Surface charge at water interfaces is crucial for many fundamental processes.
  • It has been a subject of intensive study for over a century.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize experimental methods for characterizing surface charge densities.
  • To elucidate mechanisms of surface electrification.
  • To discuss novel effects on surface electrification.

Main Methods:

  • Electrokinetics
  • Double-layer force measurements
  • Potentiometric titration
  • Surface-sensitive nonlinear spectroscopy
  • Surface-sensitive mass spectrometry

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive overview of experimental techniques for surface charge characterization is presented.
  • Physical ion adsorption and chemical electrification are explained as key electrification mechanisms.
  • Emerging effects influencing surface electrification are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • This review provides a clear overview of the state of the art in charged water interface research.
  • It is expected to facilitate fundamental progress in physics and chemistry at interfaces.