Nanoconfinement drives water ordering

National Science Review 2026 Open access

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Authors: Si-Ming Wu, Paolo Fornasiero, Xiao-Yu Yang
DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwag384
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

Direct probing of nanoconfined water reveals that confinement induces water ordering and enables a liquid-solid transition at room temperature, offering a new paradigm for water-dominated reactions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanopore and Nanochannel Transport Studies Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization

Publication details

Journal / source
National Science Review
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
13
Issue
14
Pages
nwag384–nwag384
Publication date
22 June 2026
Language
EN