Speaker
Vasily Artemov
(EPFL - EPF Lausanne)
Description
I will discuss the experimental electrodynamics, electrical conductivity, and dielectric properties of water confined between clay nanocrystals within nanometer-scale slit channels. I will highlight how ionic and molecular transport are influenced by clay type, humidity, pressure, and electrolyte concentration. These findings have significant implications for natural phenomena such as electrification, lightning, soil swelling, and freezing. Finally, I will demonstrate how these insights can be applied to develop efficient, low-cost electricity storage solutions.