Transient structure of reacting molecules in solution visualized by time-resolved X-ray solution scattering

초록

Time-resolved X-ray solution scattering (liquidography) is an excellent tool for directly probing the structural dynamics of chemical and biological reactions occurring in solution phase. A unique combination of structural sensitivity and superb time resolution of this technique enables characterization of transient structures of reacting molecules in solution. Over the last decade, we have applied this technique to various molecular systems in solution phase and have successfully elucidated the dynamics and structural details of those reactions [1-5]. In this talk, I will discuss our recent studies on chemical reactions of small molecules, molecular iodine (I2) and triiodide ion (I3–), using time-resolved X-ray solution scattering.