Single-molecule spectroscopy (SMS) has emerged as a powerful technique more than three decades after its initial optical detection in solid matrices. Over this period, numerous technological advancements have been made, leading to successful implementation of these methods across various scientific disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and materials. While SMS has found extensive utility in the field of biology, particularly in super-resolution imaging, its application in chemistry remains relatively limited. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the diverse applications of SMS in several areas, highlighting its potential applications in chemistry. Furthermore, we provide a brief perspective on the future development of SMS, emphasizing its promising prospects for advancing chemical research.
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April 01 2024
Review and perspective of single-molecule spectroscopy for chemistry†
Special Collection:
In Memory of Prof. Qihe Zhu on the occasion of his 100th Anniversary
Mingyi Xie;
Mingyi Xie
Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions
Control, Nanjing University
, Nanjing 210023, China
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Yuxi Tian
Yuxi Tian
*
Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions
Control, Nanjing University
, Nanjing 210023, China
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Part of Special Issue “In Memory of Prof. Qihe Zhu on the occasion of his 100th Aniversary”.
Chin. J. Chem. Phys. 37, 125–136 (2024)
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Received:
December 31 2023
Accepted:
January 18 2024
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Mingyi Xie, Yuxi Tian; Review and perspective of single-molecule spectroscopy for chemistry. Chin. J. Chem. Phys. 1 April 2024; 37 (2): 125–136. https://doi.org/10.1063/1674-0068/cjcp2312144
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