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Combining synchrotron vacuum-ultraviolet photoionization mass spectrometry and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry for isomer-specific mechanistic analysis with application to the benzyl self-reaction

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Using isomer-resolved photoionization mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, and quantum chemical calculations, the authors uncover reaction pathways of benzyl radical shedding light on the mechanisms for formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Source: Nature Communications

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53889-9

Authors: Guangxian Xu, Hong Wang, Jinyang Zhang, Jiao Gao, Jiwen Guan, Qiang Xu, Donald G. Truhlar, Zhandong Wang

Institutions: University of Science and Technology of China, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Anhui Medical University, University of Minnesota, State Key Laboratory of Fire Science

Language: English

Topic: Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications

Subfield: Spectroscopy

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,790

Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Office of Science, National Key Research and Development Program of China, Basic Energy Sciences

Awards: G1360449068, NONADIABATIC PHOTOCHEMISTRY, G398526321, G6059998623, NONADIABATIC PHOTOCHEMISTRY, G953073495

OpenAlex ID: W4405892407

FWCI: 1.221

Cites: 51

Cited by: 10

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