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John Polanyi is a University Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, focusing on the field of Physical Chemistry. His research has notably involved the study of molecular motions responsible for chemical reactions. His laboratory, equipped with four Ultra High Vacuum Scanning Tunneling Microscopes, serves as a significant venue for investigating chemical reactions on a molecular level. The development of techniques in Scanning Tunneling Microscopy has provided critical insights into the localization of chemical reactions near the sites of parent molecules on surfaces. This work has paved the way for innovative methods such as maskless Molecular-Scale Imprinting, which leverages mobile molecular types that self-assemble and imprint localized chemical reactions. Polanyi’s studies in imprinting have disclosed vital connections between adsorbate geometry and reactivity, contributing to advancements in the understanding of nano-structures and molecular corrals.
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