Molecular Strong Coupling toward Control of Electrochemical Reaction

Electrochemical reactions are governed not only by electrode materials but also by the interfacial reaction field composed of electrolyte solutions. This article reviews our recent studies demonstrating that strong coupling enables the design of the physicochemical properties of water as a reaction field. Strong coupling provides a new framework for electrochemical reaction control by modifying dynamic hydration-mediated ion transport and electron transfer pathways.