Oriented growth of KH2PO4 crystals at the air/water interface covered with a phospholipid monolayer

Authors

Bin Li, Jilin University
Yubai Bai, Jilin University
Nan Lu, Jilin University
Wenqin Pang, Jilin University
Ruren Xu, Jilin University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-1999

Abstract

A model for biomembranes, the Langmuir monolayer formed from dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) initiates the rapid nucleation of oriented KH2PO4 (KDP) crystals towards the (100) crystal face at the air/water interface. The oriented KDP crystals are nearly uniform in crystal size distribution, and their morphology changes from tetragonal prism into diamond lamellar. The crystals of oriented growth show a good second harmonic generation (SHG) signal.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Surface Science

First Page

436

Last Page

440

Recommended Citation

Li, B., Bai, Y., Lu, N., Pang, W., & Xu, R. (1999). Oriented growth of KH2PO4 crystals at the air/water interface covered with a phospholipid monolayer. Surface Science, 441 (2-3), 436-440. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0039-6028(99)00879-1