Molecular-scale insights into the freezing of surface-confined aqueous solutions on montmorillonite
Jiachuan Ran, Yuanming Lai, Xulong Gao, Jing Zhang, Ruiqiang Bai, Yanqiao Zhou, Kunyu Li, Pengchang Wei, Jiwei Jia
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Aqueous solutionChemistryMontmorilloniteDiffusionMolecular dynamicsSalt (chemistry)Frost heavingFreezing-point depressionThermodynamicsPermafrostKinetic energyChemical engineeringIce crystalsSalt solutionFrost (temperature)Materials scienceFreezing pointWater contentCongelationMineralogyKineticsChemical physicsCrystal (programming language)MineralWater activityInorganic chemistryMoleculeClimate change and permafrostSmart Materials for ConstructionNanopore and Nanochannel Transport Studies