Interfacial microdroplets reshape the oxidation pathways of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2026

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Authors: Ming Li, Yueyue Chen, Menghan Jiang, Chen Yang, Ying Xi, Di Huang, Shichao Zhang, Yingping Huang, Chuncheng Chen
DOI: 10.1039/d6cp01057a
Cited by: 3
References: 53

Abstract

-type skeletal rearrangement, yielding fluorene-type rearrangement products. More importantly, microdroplet-based oxidation has limited ability to fully mineralize PAHs but instead promotes the accumulation of characteristic intermediates (such as hydroxylation and rearrangement products). This study reveals a previously unrecognized interfacial oxidation pathway of phenanthrene, providing new insights into the interfacial reaction chemistry of aromatic molecules.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Covalent Organic Framework Applications Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization Surfactants and Colloidal Systems

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
23
Pages
14128–14138
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN