Silica nanoparticle monolayers of controlled coverage were deposited on PAH-covered mica.
Electrokinetic properties of the monolayers were thoroughly characterized in situ via streaming potential measurements.
The stability of silica monolayers under flow conditions was determined.
Binding energies of silica nanoparticles were quantitatively determined.
A robust method of determining the coverage and electrokinetic properties of silica nanoparticle films was developed.