While many surface spectroscopies offer unprecedented precision and surface sensitivity, they can only be applied under somewhat restrictive environments such as high vacuum. Here, I describe two studies which combine surface vibrational spectroscopy with novel instrumentation to enable the dynamic molecular analysis of interfaces of importance to science and technology. One study involves the use of in-situ SFG to investigate electrochemical oxidation of different alcohols on platinum, while the other involves the use of mechanical traps for SERS analysis and 3D imaging of the plasma membrane of single live cells. These studies highlight the importance of in-situ techniques for investgation of important problems in surface science.

<i>In-situ</i> surface spectroscopy and imaging: From electrocatalytic to live cell interfaces

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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In-situ surface spectroscopy and imaging: From electrocatalytic to live cell interfaces