Exploration of the unique chemical properties of interfaces can unlock new understanding. A
striking example is the finding of accelerated reactions, particularly spontaneous oxidation …

Micrometer-sized compartments play significant roles in driving heterogeneous
transformations within atmospheric and biochemical systems as well as providing vehicles …

Acidity is a key determinant of chemical reactivity in atmospheric aqueous aerosols and
water microdroplets used for catalysis. However, many fundamental questions about these …

How tiny aqueous aerosol droplets significantly accelerate the atmospheric multiphase
reaction remains an open question. Here, we show both experimental and theoretical …

Natural enzymes with enhanced catalytic activity and selectivity have long been studied by
tuning the microenvironment around the active site, but how to modulate the active-site …

Microdroplet chemistry is emerging as a great tool for accelerating reactions by several
orders of magnitude. Several unique properties such as extreme pHs, interfacial electric …

Nanoplastic pollution represents an increasing concern for the scientific community.
However, the identification of tiny nano-/microplastics (smaller than 5 μm) is still a huge …

Severe haze in Beijing is characterized by the rapid formation of sulfate via the multiphase
oxidation of SO2. While many factors, including aerosol oxidants and atmospheric variables …

Nitrogen fixation is essential for the sustainable development of both human society and the
environment. Due to the chemical inertness of the N≡ N bond, the traditional Haber–Bosch …

In this article we discuss current issues in the context of the four chosen subtopics for the
meeting: dynamics and nano-rheology of interfacial water, electrified/charged aqueous …