Publications by authors named "G C KIMMEL"

The reaction coefficient for hydrogen/deuterium (H/D) exchange and the diffusion of hydrated excess protons within amorphous solid water (ASW) are characterized as a function of temperature. For these experiments, water films are deposited on a Pt(111) substrate at 108 K, and reactions with pre-adsorbed hydrogen atoms produce hydrated protons. Upon heating, protons diffuse within the water, and H/D exchange occurs when they encounter D2O probe molecules deposited in the films.

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The study aimed to understand how changes in crystal's size affect the lattice parameters and crystal structure of MgNiO solid solution for six X values ranging from x = 0 to x = 1. MgNiO was synthesized via two different wet-chemical techniques: the sol-gel and the microwave hydrothermal method, both followed by calcination at different temperatures of 673, 873, 1073, 1273 and 1473 K. As annealing caused grain growth, the varied temperature range allowed to examine a wide range of grain sizes.

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Water shows anomalous properties that are enhanced upon supercooling. The unusual behavior is observed in both H2O and D2O, however, with different temperature dependences for the two isotopes. It is often noted that comparing the properties of the isotopes at two different temperatures (i.

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Conceptual replications are part and parcel of education science. Methodologically rigorous conceptual replication studies permit researchers to test and strengthen the generalizability of a study's initial findings. The current conceptual replication sought to replicate the efficacy of a small-group, first-grade mathematics intervention with 240 first-grade students with mathematics difficulties in a new geographical region.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study examines how water interacts with the anatase TiO2 (101) surface, a key material used in photocatalysis, focusing on its hydrogen bonding network.
  • - Researchers found that a single layer of water saturates specific titanium sites, forming chains of hydrogen-bonded water and leading to a complex network as more water is added.
  • - The findings reveal important insights about the water structure at the TiO2 interface that were previously theorized but lacked experimental confirmation, which can impact reactions in real-world applications.
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