Dimerization of the Benzyl Radical in a High‐Temperature Pyrolysis Reactor Investigated by IR/UV Ion Dip Spectroscopy. Issue 30 (14th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hirsch, Florian; Constantinidis, Philipp; Fischer, Ingo; Bakels, Sjors; Rijs, Anouk M.
• Is Part Of: Chemistry. Volume 24:Issue 30(2018)
• Page Start: 7535
• Page End: 7535
• Publication Date: 2018-05-14
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1002/chem.201802180
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0947-6539

Abstract

Abstract: Invited for the cover of this issue is the group of Ingo Fischer at the University of Würzburg and of Anouk M. Rijs at the Radboud University. The image depicts polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons produced in the self‐reaction of the benzyl radical. Benzyl itself is formed in combustion engines from toluene, an anti‐knock additive. Read the full text of the article at 10.1002/chem.201800852 . Abstract : "We have considerable experience in clean production of combustion‐relevant hydrocarbon radicals at high temperature. Therefore it is a logical step to investigate their reactions in a high‐temperature environment under well‐controlled conditions and identify the reaction products spectroscopically ." Read more about the story behind the cover in the Cover Profile and about the research itself on page 7647 ff. (DOI:10.1002/chem.201800852 ).