The scientists tested if this would influence the structure of the azobenzene -
oleic acid crystal, which contained unequal amounts of cis - and trans - azobenzene.
Not exact matches
The team made
crystals composed of an organic compound, called azobenzene, commonly used in dye manufacturing, and
oleic acid, commonly found in cooking oil.
So, Choi and colleagues mixed the electrode ingredients with melted paraffin and
oleic acid and let the
crystals grow as they slowly raised the temperature.
Soap — a surfactant called
oleic acid — might help the growing
crystals disperse evenly.