Elucidating molecular mechanisms of two-dimensional chemical reactions

2D reactions on surfaces/interfaces are important but difficult to study. In this issue of Chem, Seki et al. report the use of sum-frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy to elucidate that molecular mechanisms of surfactants facilitated on-water 2D polymerization reactions by identifying the key reaction intermediate.

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The researchers utilized sum-frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy to identify the key reaction intermediate in surfactant-facilitated on-water 2D polymerization reactions, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms involved.