The AMS Focus Topic targets recent developments aimed at unraveling the effects of strong external electric fields on chemical reactivity. External electric fields can be used to alter the thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical reactions with as great or better influence than temperature or pressure alone. It opens new opportunities across fundamental and applied areas in chemistry/material science and brings new perspectives on precision chemistry. The experimental portion focuses on advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques to explore field-assisted chemistry (e.g., Atom Probe/Atomic Force Microscopies, Electron holography, and Raman/Stark vibrational spectroscopies, etc.). The theoretical portion focuses on modeling local electric fields (e.g., quantum or classical), underlying these approaches, and their impact on surface and molecular chemical and physical properties. This symposia will serve as a platform for interdisciplinary exchange, aiming to advance our understanding of field-assisted chemistry and its potential applications in materials science, catalysis, and beyond.
Areas of Interest: AMS will bring together scientists and researchers with a shared interest in experimental and theoretical investigation of the effects of electric fields on chemical reactions. It aims to trigger discussions and potential collaborations in the following areas:
- Microscopy and Spectroscopy techniques: Advancements in traditional, in situ, and operando methods to study, measure and exploit electric fields, notably Atom Probe Tomography (APT), Electron Holography, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and more…
- Computational methods: Modeling and simulation methods (including AI/ML) for understanding and predicting the effects of electric fields on chemical systems.
- Electrochemistry and Dynamics: Electrochemical applications, electric-field-induced molecular dynamics, surface reactivity, and catalysis.
AMS1: Advanced Microscopy and Spectroscopy to Explore Field-Assisted Chemistry Oral Session
Invited Speakers:
- Fanglin Che, University of Massachusetts, “Integrating Physical Principles with Machine Learning for Predicting Field-Enhanced Catalysis”
- Martha McCartney, Arizona State University
- Lorenzo, Rigutti, Université de Rouen, France
AMS2: Advanced Microscopy and Spectroscopy to Explore Field-Assisted Chemistry Poster Session