A handle on charge reorganization

Photoredox catalysts offer a promising approach to performing reactions with high energetic requirements, however, the influence of solvent and counter ions is not fully understood. Now, a microwave-based technique is shown to give direct insight into their effects on charge reorganization during catalysis.

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Photoredox catalysts show promise in high energy requirement reactions, but the influence of solvent and counter ions is not fully understood. A microwave-based technique provides direct insight into their effects on charge reorganization during catalysis.