My Vision of Electric-Field-Aided Chemistry i n 2050

Sason Shaik*

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Abstract

This manuscript outlines my outlook on the development of electric-field (EF)-mediated-chemistry and the vision of its state by 2050. I discuss applications of oriented-external electric-fields (OEEFs) on chemical reactions and proceed with relevant experimental verifications. Subsequently, the Perspective outlines other ways of generating EFs, e.g., by use of pH-switchable charges, ionic additives, water droplets, and so on. A special section summarizes conceptual principles for understanding and predicting OEEF effects, e.g., the “reaction-axis rule”, the capability of OEEFs to act as tweezers that orient reactants and accelerate their reaction, etc. Finally, I discuss applications of OEEFs in continuous-flow setups, which may, in principle, scale-up to molar concentrations. The Perspective ends with the vision that by 2050, OEEF usage will change chemical education, if not also the art of making new molecules.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)191-201
Number of pages11
JournalACS Physical Chemistry Au
Volume4
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 May 2024

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Keywords

  • Diels−Alder Reactions
  • Electric Tweezers
  • Electrostatic Effects
  • Oriented-External Electric Fields (OEEFs)
  • pH Switches
  • Reaction Axis
  • Water Droplets

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