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  • Physical Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Interfacial water exhibits unique properties distinct from bulk water.
  • These properties are critical for diverse scientific and technological applications.
  • Understanding interfacial water is key to future innovations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify fundamental differences between interfacial and bulk water.
  • To comprehensively review the structure, electrical properties, and hydrodynamics of interfacial water.
  • To discuss advanced characterization techniques for studying interfacial water.

Main Methods:

  • Review of experimental and computational advances in interfacial water research.
  • Analysis of molecular-scale behavior using advanced characterization techniques.
  • Examination of interfacial water's role in various technological fields.

Main Results:

  • Interfacial water's unique characteristics are detailed.
  • Key roles in catalysis, energy storage, biological processes, and hydropower are elucidated.
  • The interplay between mechanistic insights and practical breakthroughs is highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Interfacial water research is pivotal for next-generation innovation.
  • Deep understanding promises revolutionary applications in energy conversion and bionic intelligence.
  • Future prospects for advancing basic science and transformative applications are outlined.