Front Cover: Electron Redistribution Drives Structural Ordering in Sulfate (SO 4 ) Adlayers (ChemElectroChem 1/2026)

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Authors: Marcus F. Nygaard, Martin L. Lundquist, Amanda Schramm Petersen, Olaf Magnus Magnussen, Jan Rossmeisl
DOI: 10.1002/celc.70139
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Abstract

At positive electrode potentials, adsorbed SO4 (blue central atom) and H2O form an ordered adlayer at the Au(111)-electrolyte interface (shown in the background). During this transition, chains of closely spaced SO4 adsorbates emerge. These chains are stabilized by coadsorbed H2O, enabling electron redistribution between the hydrogen-bonded adsorbates, as supported by DFT and AIMD analyses. This uncovers a unique adsorbate-adsorbate interaction where electrons delocalize between adsorbate pairs. More information can be found in the Research Article by Jan Rossmeisl and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/celc.202500311).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Electrochemical Analysis and Applications Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

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Journal / source
ChemElectroChem
Volume
13
Issue
1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN