Cavity catalysis: modifying linear free-energy relationship under cooperative vibrational strong coupling
Jyoti Lather, Ahammad N. K. Thabassum, Jaibir Singh, Jino George
Abstract
, supporting a catalysis process. The non-linear rate enhancement can be due to the reshuffling of the energy distribution between the substituents and the reaction center across the aromatic ring. These findings underline the non-equilibrium behavior of cavity catalysis.
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ChemistryCatalysisRotational–vibrational couplingCoupling (piping)Resonance (particle physics)MoleculeReaction rateChemical physicsSolventThermodynamicsPhotochemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryAtomic physicsMaterials sciencePhysicsMetallurgyStrong Light-Matter InteractionsSpectroscopy and Quantum Chemical StudiesThermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies