Faster chemistry at surfaces

The physical properties of a liquid at an interface differ from bulk solution limits, but how this affects chemical reactivity is unclear. Now, ultrafast, surface-sensitive vibrational spectroscopy has revealed that the light-induced reaction of phenol with water is four orders of magnitude faster a...

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Published inNature chemistry Vol. 13; no. 4; pp. 296 - 297
Main Author Walker, Robert A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.04.2021
Nature Publishing Group
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Analytical Chemistry
Aqueous solutions
Biochemistry
Chemical reactions
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Chemistry/Food Science
Enzymes
Inorganic Chemistry
Interfaces
Light effects
News & Views
news-and-views
Organic Chemistry
Phenols
Photochemistry
Physical Chemistry
Physical properties
Solvents
Spectroscopy
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Summary:The physical properties of a liquid at an interface differ from bulk solution limits, but how this affects chemical reactivity is unclear. Now, ultrafast, surface-sensitive vibrational spectroscopy has revealed that the light-induced reaction of phenol with water is four orders of magnitude faster at the water surface than in bulk.
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ISSN:1755-4330
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DOI:10.1038/s41557-021-00672-8