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When Organic Chemistry Meets Surface Science: From Nanographene Characterization to Single-Molecule Reactions

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The interplay between organic chemistry and surface science allows for atomically precise characterization, synthesis, and manipulation of carbon-based nanostructures. Advances in scanning probe microscopy and on-surface synthesis have unlocked new routes to obtaining fascinating nanographenes, exotic and highly reactive molecules, and controlled single-molecule reactions. Importantly, these developments open access to transformations that are inaccessible to solution-phase chemistry. Here, we illustrate the potential of this approach and outline the future opportunities and challenges.

Source: Journal of the American Chemical Society

DOI: 10.1021/jacs.6c00918

Authors: Diego Peña, Iago Pozo, Dolores Pérez

Institution: Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

Language: English

Topic: Surface Chemistry and Catalysis

Subfield: Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,500

Funders: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, European Commission, Xunta de Galicia, Agencia Estatal de Investigación