Prof. Lan Ling's Team Published in JACS：Visualizing Hidden Nanoscale Dynamic Chemistry in Surface Liquid Layers at Solid–Liquid Interfaces

Recently, Professor Lan Ling's research team from our college published a study titled "Visualizing Hidden Nanoscale Dynamic Chemistry in Surface Liquid Layers at Solid–Liquid Interfaces" in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS). This study systematically elucidates the structural dynamics, compositional distribution, and valence-state evolution occurring within the surface liquid layers at solid–liquid interfaces. The team proposes a general multimodal characterization strategy for probing these liquid layers, integrating in situ dynamic tracking, cryogenic fixation, and three-dimensional reconstruction to substantially enhance the understanding of reactive interfacial processes. The work highlights the key role of surface liquid layers in environmental remediation, catalytic transformations, and geochemical processes. It provides a powerful methodological framework for deciphering microscopic interfacial phenomena in fields such as electrocatalysis, water treatment, and biomineralization.