Abstract
Scratching the surface: Atomic force microscopy has been utilized to study the surface of zeolite L (see AFM image of the hexgonal face of a crystal). Correlations between nanometer high features and the structural units have been determined, with the smallest unit protruding from the surface corresponding to a single cancrinite cage. The mechanism by which growth units attach depends on the crystallographic face. (Figure Presented). © 2008 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5327-5330 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 29 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jul 2008 |
Keywords
- Atomic force microscopy
- Crystal growth
- Habit control
- Surface chemistry
- Zeolites