Light opens a new window for N-heterocyclic carbene catalysis

In recent years, visible-light-mediated copper photocatalysis have emerged as an attractive strategy for the diverse constructions of basic bonds in an ecologically benign and cost-effective fashion. The intense activity and increasing work of these areas stimulated the exploit of the distinctive properties of copper photocatalysis and the rapid development and expansion of their applications. In this review, we focus on introducing a series of significant achievements in copper complexes as standalone photocatalysis in organic reactions to make an attempt to exhibit their potential capabilities and high flexibilities in synthetic chemistry.

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Recent advances in visible-light-driven organic reactions

National Science Review ◽

10.1093/nsr/nwx039 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 359-380 ◽

Cited By ~ 95

Author(s):

Qiang Liu ◽

Li-Zhu Wu

Keyword(s):

Visible Light ◽

Aerobic Oxidation ◽

Environmental Benefits ◽

Organic Reactions ◽

Light Sources ◽

Recent Advances ◽

Visible Light Driven ◽

Hydrogen Evolution Reactions ◽

Green Chemical Synthesis ◽

Powerful Strategy

Abstract In recent years, visible-light-driven organic reactions have been experiencing a significant renaissance in response to topical interest in environmentally friendly green chemical synthesis. The transformations using inexpensive, readily available visible-light sources have come to the forefront in organic chemistry as a powerful strategy for the activation of small molecules. In this review, we focus on recent advances in the development of visible-light-driven organic reactions, including aerobic oxidation, hydrogen-evolution reactions, energy-transfer reactions and asymmetric reactions. These key research topics represent a promising strategy towards the development of practical, scalable industrial processes with great environmental benefits.

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An overview of the recent advances of carbon quantum dots/metal oxides in the application of heterogeneous photocatalysis in photodegradation of pollutants towards visible-light and solar energy exploitation

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering ◽

10.1016/j.jece.2021.105199 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 105199

Author(s):

Zeng Wei Heng ◽

Woon Chan Chong ◽

Yean Ling Pang ◽

Chai Hoon Koo

Keyword(s):

Quantum Dots ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Visible Light ◽

Metal Oxides ◽

Carbon Quantum Dots ◽

Heterogeneous Photocatalysis ◽

Recent Advances ◽

Energy Exploitation

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Recent Advances on Visible Light Phenothiazine-based Photoinitiators of Polymerization

European Polymer Journal ◽

10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.110999 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 110999

Author(s):

Frédéric Dumur

Keyword(s):

Visible Light ◽

Recent Advances

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Recent advances in the application of deep eutectic solvents as sustainable media as well as catalysts in organic reactions

RSC Advances ◽

10.1039/c5ra05746a ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (60) ◽

pp. 48675-48704 ◽

Cited By ~ 300

Author(s):

Peng Liu ◽

Jian-Wu Hao ◽

Li-Ping Mo ◽

Zhan-Hui Zhang

Keyword(s):

Ionic Liquids ◽

Transition Temperature ◽

Deep Eutectic Solvents ◽

Organic Reactions ◽

Recent Advances ◽

Sustainable Media

This review highlights the recent advances using deep eutectic solvents (DESs), deep eutectic ionic liquids (DEILs), low-melting mixtures (LMMs) or low transition temperature mixtures (LTTMs) as green media as well as catalysts in organic reactions.

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