Catalyst releases solvated electrons directly into solution, overcoming thermodynamic selectivity limits in single-electron transfer reactions

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035147.htm

"electron transfers to whichever molecule is easiest to reduce, restricting chemical pathways... overcome so electron rapidly binds to 1st reactant encountered... intended target molecule escapes course-reversal/ progresses to final product... thermodynamically favored partner recycled back to starting material... constructs previously inaccessible, complex molecules, new chemical synthesis pathways across organic chemistry/ drug discovery"