Infrared Spectroscopy for Molecular Structure and Dynamics

Dear Colleagues,

Infrared (IR) spectroscopy remains a cornerstone for probing molecular structure and dynamics, offering a versatile array of methods that span steady-state, time-resolved, and surface-selective modalities. Conventional IR absorption techniques provide essential insights into bonding, conformation, and intermolecular interactions, while time-resolved IR spectroscopy extends this capability into the nonequilibrium regime, capturing ultrafast processes and reaction kinetics. Advanced approaches, including two-dimensional IR (2D IR), surface-enhanced IR absorption (SEIRAS), sum frequency generation (SFG), and attenuated total reflectance (ATR), further push the boundaries of sensitivity, interface selectivity, and temporal resolution. Together, these vibrational spectroscopic tools enable interrogation of molecular behavior across diverse systems, from small molecules to complex proteins and functional materials.

This Special Issue invites original research and review articles that highlight recent advances in all areas of IR spectroscopy. We particularly welcome contributions that integrate multiple techniques, push methodological frontiers, or address challenging questions in molecular structure and dynamics. By bringing together complementary perspectives, we aim to showcase the evolving power of IR spectroscopy in contemporary chemical and biological research.

Prof. Dr. Jianping Wang
Guest Editor

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