Single-molecule fluorescence in redox chemistry

Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, vol. 37, pp. 101196

Abstract

Optical studies of redox reactions are relatively non-invasive and can be performed in solution or on surfaces. These advantages are paired with advances in single-molecule and super-resolution methods. However, in electrochemistry, analysis is complicated by surface effects such as local heterogeneity in structure and chemistry, affecting redox thermodynamics and kinetics as well as the fluorescent properties of the dyes. We summarize single-molecule work done in our groups, in particular on single protein molecules, and discuss perspectives for future developments.

Authors 3

1. Lars J. C. Jeuken Aachen Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Gorlaeus Laboratory

   Leiden University

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   Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Gorlaeus Laboratory, Leiden University, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden, the Netherlands

2. Michel Orrit corresponding Aachen Leiden Institute of Physics, Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory

   Leiden University

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   Leiden Institute of Physics, Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory, Leiden University, Niels Bohrweg 2, 2333 CA, Leiden, the Netherlands

3. Gerard W. Canters Aachen Leiden Institute of Physics, Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory

   Leiden University

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   Leiden Institute of Physics, Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory, Leiden University, Niels Bohrweg 2, 2333 CA, Leiden, the Netherlands