In very narrow spaces, liquids behave more like gels
Friday, June 3, 2011 - 08:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Three molecules thick, or two, or one: how does an extremely thin layer of trapped liquid behave when we make it even thinner? Measurements made using the atomic force microscope show that the forces of friction increase with each step. Liquids begin to behave more like a gel, according to new research.