Long-lived water clusters in hydrophobic solvents investigated by standard NMR techniques
Kouki OkaDepartment of Applied Chemistry, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 165-8555, JapanToshimichi ShibueMaterials Characterization Central Laboratory, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 165-8555, Japan. [email protected]Natsuhiko SugimuraMaterials Characterization Central Laboratory, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 165-8555, JapanYuki WatabeMaterials Characterization Central Laboratory, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 165-8555, JapanBjørn Winther‐JensenDepartment of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 165-8555, JapanHiroyuki NishideDepartment of Applied Chemistry, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 165-8555, Japan. [email protected]
2019en
ABI
Abstract
Abstract Unusual physical characteristics of water can be easier explained and understood if properties of water clusters are revealed. Experimental investigation of water clusters has been reported by highly specialized equipment and/or harsh experimental conditions and has not determined the properties and the formation processes. In the current work, we used standard 1 H-NMR as a versatile and facile tool to quantitatively investigate water clusters in the liquid phase under ambient conditions. This approach allows collection of data regarding the formation, long lifetime, stability, and physical properties of water clusters, as a cubic octamer in the liquid phase.
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