Photocatalysis: A Green Tool for Redox Reactions

Synlett ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shoubhik Das ◽  
Robin Cauwenbergh

AbstractReduction-and-oxidation (redox) reactions are one of the most utilized approaches for the synthesis of value-added compounds. With the growing awareness of green chemistry, researchers have searched for new and sustainable pathways for performing redox reactions. From this, a new field has gained tremendous attention, namely photoredox catalysis. Here, molecules can be easily oxidized or reduced with the use of one of Nature’s biggest resources: visible light. This tutorial paper gives the basics of photoredox catalysis along with limited examples to encourage further research in this blooming research area.1 Introduction2 Redox Chemistry3 Photochemistry3.1 Laws of Photochemistry3.2 Principles3.3 Examples4 Photoredox Catalysis4.1 General Principles4.2 Classification of Redox Processes4.3 Other Mechanistic Considerations4.4 Stern–Volmer Plots4.5 Photophysical Properties4.6 Redox Potentials5 Photocatalysts5.1 Metal-Based Photocatalysts5.2 Organic Dyes5.3 Semiconductors6 Dual Catalysis7 Conclusions

1999 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
pp. 1771-1807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sorin Kihara ◽  
Zenko Yoshida ◽  
Hisao Aoyagi ◽  
Kohji Maeda ◽  
Osamu Shirai ◽  
...  

Standard redox potentials, E0s, and redox processes of U, Np and Pu ions in acidic aqueous solutions are reviewed and evaluated critically. The E0sof reversible redox processes, MO22+/MO2+ and M4+/M3+ (M: U, Np or Pu) adopted are those proposed mainly by Riglet et al. on the basis of the precise correction of formal potentials, E0's, according to the improved theoretical approach to estimate the activity coefficient. Electrode processes of the U, Np and Pu ions are discussed in terms of current-potential curves, measured so far by polarography, voltammetry or flow coulometry. Special attention is payed to the irreversible MO2+/M4+ reactions. Disproportionation reactions of MO2+ are also discussed. New substances are introduced as intermediates during reductions of MO2+ to M4+ or disproportionations of MO2+.CONTENTSIntroductionStandard redox potentials for uranium, neptunium and plutonium ions in acidic aqueous solutions2.1 Evaluation of E0 from E0' determined by electrochemical measurements2.2 Temperature dependence of E0Redox reactions of uranium, neptunium and plutonium in acidic aqueous solutions investigated by polarography or voltammetry3.1 Uranium3.2 Neptunium3.3 Plutonium3.4 Disproportionation of NpO2+, PuO2+, Np4+ and Pu4+3.5 Reduction of MO2+ and reduction intermediatesRedox reactions of uranium, neptunium and plutonium in acidic aqueous solutions investigated by flow coulometry4.1 Electrode processes of the uranium, neptunium and plutonium ions investigated by flow coulometry at the column electrode at the column electrode4.2 Disproportionation of MO2+ during the electrolysis by flow coulometry4.3 Reduction mechanisms of MO2+ (M = Np or Pu) and reduction intermediates investigated by flow coulometryConclusionsList of abbreviationsAppendixReferences


2006 ◽  
Vol 915 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwang Min Shin ◽  
Sang Jun Park ◽  
Seong Gil Yoon ◽  
Chang Kee Lee ◽  
Su Ryon Shin ◽  
...  

AbstractMetal oxide nanoparticles within the protein ferritin can act as an energy storage source in nano-bio batteries containing ferrous ferritin and a reconstituted ferritin cage containing different inorganic elements, such as Co, Mn, Ni, and Pt. These components were introduced as two ferritin half-cells with different redox potentials existing between the ferrous ferritin and the reconstituted ferritin. The reduction of ferritin was analyzed in a solution containing 3-[N-morpholino] propanesulfonic acid buffer and oxidized methyl viologen using cyclic voltammetry. The reduction and oxidation peaks of the methyl viologen occurred at potentials of −300 and −100 mV, respectively, and the reduction and the oxidation peaks of the released Fe occurred at potentials of −300 and −100 mV, respectively. The reduction of ferritin was influenced by the pH of the ferritin solution.


SynOpen ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Oger ◽  
Hajar Baguia ◽  
Tuan-Anh Phan ◽  
Titouan Teunens ◽  
Jérôme Beaudelot ◽  
...  

The development of photoredox catalysis has recently enabled the design of remarkably powerful synthetic tools now commonly used in a wide array of chemical transformations, and notably for the generation of radical species under mild, safe and environmentally friendly conditions. This field is largely dominated by ruthenium and iridium complexes, the main alternative to the use of these photocatalysts mostly relying on the use of organic dyes, which poses problems not only in terms of cost - therefore strongly limiting synthetic applications of photocatalysis - but also, more importantly, for the design of new light-mediated transformations. Much less attention has been devoted to the use of copper complexes in photoredox catalysis, despite their strong potential not only as cheaper catalysts but also for the activation of a broader range of substrates. Most copper complexes are indeed known to be poor photocatalysts, mostly due to their short-lived excited states and low redox potentials. Over the last decade, one copper-based copper complex has however emerged as a remarkably efficient and general photoredox catalyst, which is at the core of this Spotlight that highlights its applications as a photosensitizer and its potential.


Synlett ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas S. Teets ◽  
Yanyu Wu ◽  
Dooyoung Kim

AbstractPhotoredox catalysis has proven to be a powerful tool in synthetic organic chemistry. The rational design of photosensitizers with improved photocatalytic performance constitutes a major advancement in photoredox organic transformations. This review summarizes the fundamental ground-state and excited-state photophysical and electrochemical attributes of molecular photosensitizers, which are important determinants of their photocatalytic reactivity.


Author(s):  
Abhinav Kumar ◽  
Rajaram Bal ◽  
Rajendra Srivastava

Furfural (FAL) and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) are important and sustainable platform chemicals. They are produced from lignocellulose biomass and attract significant attention as precursors for producing value-added chemicals and fuels. The...


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander B. Weberg ◽  
Samuel P. McCollom ◽  
Laura M. Thierer ◽  
Michael R. Gau ◽  
Patrick J. Carroll ◽  
...  

Secondary coordination sphere electrostatic effects tune the valence manifolds of copper centers, impacting molecular geometries, photophysical properties, and redox potentials.


Chemosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aminu Auwalu ◽  
Shanshan Cheng

Biological applications of fluorescent probes are rapidly increasing in the supramolecular chemistry research field. Several organic dyes are being utilized currently in developing and advancing this attractive research area, of which diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) organic dyes show an exceptional photophysical features (high-fluorescence quantum yield (FQY), good photochemical and thermal stability) that are essential properties for biological applications. Great efforts have been made in recent years towards developing novel fluorescent DPPs by different chemists for such applications, and some positive results have been reported. As a result, this review article gives an account of the progress that has so far been made very recently, mainly within the last decade, in that we selectively focus on and discuss more from 2015 to present on some recent scholarly achievements of fluorescent DPPs: quantum yield, aggregation-induced emission (AIE), solid-state emission, bio-imaging, cancer/tumor therapy, mitochondria staining and some polymeric fluorescent DPPs. Finally, this review article highlights researchers working on luminescent DPPs and the future prospects in some key areas towards designing DPP-based fluorescent probes in order to boost their photophysical and biological applications more effectively.


Author(s):  
Pier Giorgio Cozzi ◽  
Andrea Gualandi ◽  
Michele Anselmi ◽  
Francesco Calogero ◽  
Simone Potenti ◽  
...  

The use of organic dyes to promote organic reactions by photoredox catalysis is continuosly expanding, and was recently reviewed by Nicewicz. The synthesis of new dyes, their application in flow...


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Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. 60-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan P. Hill ◽  
Katsuhiko Ariga ◽  
Francis D'Souza

The structure and physical properties of a series of N-substituted, hemiquinone-substituted oxoporphyrinogens is presented and discussed. Structures of the compounds are dictated by the nature of the substituent, with the substitution pattern being in turn dictated by regioselectivity of N-alkylation. X-ray crystallography and other aggregation properties of the compounds are discussed. Redox reactions are also strongly influenced by N-substitution and substituent identity. Also presented are properties related to guest binding and photophysical properties of oligochromophoric host-guest complexes, involving oxoporphyrinogen, N-substituted with porphyrins and appropriately substituted fullerene guest electron acceptors.


Leonardo ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 439-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo R. Miranda ◽  
John Matthias

Music neurotechnology is a new research area emerging at the crossroads of neurobiology, engineering sciences and music. Examples of ongoing research into this new area include the development of brain-computer interfaces to control music systems and systems for automatic classification of sounds informed by the neurobiology of the human auditory apparatus. The authors introduce neurogranular sampling, a new sound synthesis technique based on spiking neuronal networks (SNN). They have implemented a neurogranular sampler using the SNN model developed by Izhikevich, which reproduces the spiking and bursting behavior of known types of cortical neurons. The neurogranular sampler works by taking short segments (or sound grains) from sound files and triggering them when any of the neurons fire.


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