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New Imaging Technique Maps Complex Molecular Structures on Surfaces
Researchers from NPL, the University of Surrey, and partners have developed a breakthrough method to map molecules that share identical chemical formulas and masses. This technique allows scientists to distinguish between isomers, which are molecules with the same composition but different structural arrangements. Published in Nature Communications, this advancement significantly improves our ability to analyze surface chemistry. By providing higher resolution and structural specificity, the method opens new doors for material science, drug development, and biological research.