Analysing the dynamic adsorption of small molecules in porous materials is a significant challenge. Now, in situ single-crystal X-ray diffraction has shown that molecular adsorption in a crystalline nanochannel occurs through multiple steps. Transient states during the process were also visualized, demonstrating the potential of X-ray analysis for probing non-covalent adsorption processes.
- Ryou Kubota
- Shohei Tashiro
- Mitsuhiko Shionoya
