Effect of confinement on the hydration and solubility of NaCl in water

Molecular dynamics simulations have been carried out to examine the effect of confinement on the solubility and hydration of electrolytes in aqueous solutions. Our results show a significant effect, with the solubility of NaCl dropping by almost a factor of two when confined in an 8 إ slit. With the expected advances in nanotechnology, these changes could have a significant impact on the design of nano devices, such as nano-reactors.