Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(28), P. 19193 - 19204
Published: July 2, 2024
There
has
been
much
effort
to
improve
excited-state
lifetimes
in
photosensitizers
based
on
earth-abundant
first-row
transition
metals.
Copper(I)
complexes
have
gained
significant
attention
this
field,
and
most
cases,
sterically
driven
approaches
are
used
optimize
their
lifetimes.
This
study
presents
a
series
of
three-coordinate
copper(I)
(Cu1–Cu3)
where
the
lifetime
is
extended
by
triplet–triplet
energy
transfer.
The
heteroleptic
compounds
feature
cyclohexyl-substituted
β-diketiminate
(CyNacNacMe)
paired
with
aryl
isocyanide
ligands,
giving
general
formula
Cu(CyNacNacMe)(CN-Ar)
(CN-dmp
=
2,6-dimethylphenyl
for
Cu1;
CN-pyr
1-pyrenyl
Cu2;
CN-dmp-pyr
2,6-dimethyl-4-(1-pyrenyl)phenyl
Cu3).
nature,
energies,
dynamics
low-energy
triplet
excited
states
assessed
combination
photoluminescence
measurements
at
room
temperature
77
K,
ultrafast
transient
absorption
(UFTA)
spectroscopy,
DFT
calculations.
pyrene-decorated
isocyanides
(Cu2
Cu3)
exhibit
resulting
from
transfer
(TTET)
between
short-lived
charge-transfer
state
(3CT)
long-lived
pyrene-centered
(3pyr).
TTET
process
irreversible
Cu3,
producing
exclusively
3pyr
state,
Cu2,
3CT
nearly
isoenergetic,
enabling
reversible
luminescence.
improved
photophysical
properties
Cu2
Cu3
result
improvements
activity
both
photocatalytic
stilbene
E/Z
isomerization
via
photoredox
transformations
involving
hydrodebromination
C–O
bond
activation.
These
results
illustrate
that
achieved
through
newly
conceived
photosynthetically
relevant
metal
complexes.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(9), P. 4903 - 4920
Published: Feb. 21, 2023
Many
coordination
complexes
and
organometallic
compounds
with
the
4d6
5d6
valence
electron
configurations
have
outstanding
photophysical
photochemical
properties,
which
stem
from
metal-to-ligand
charge
transfer
(MLCT)
excited
states.
This
substance
class
makes
extensive
use
of
most
precious
least
abundant
metal
elements,
consequently
there
has
been
a
long-standing
interest
in
first-row
transition
photoactive
MLCT
Semiprecious
copper(I)
its
completely
filled
3d
subshell
is
relatively
straightforward
well
explored
case,
but
3d6
partially
d-orbitals
lead
to
energetically
low-lying
metal-centered
(MC)
states
that
can
cause
undesirably
fast
state
deactivation.
Herein,
we
discuss
recent
advances
made
isoelectronic
Cr0,
MnI,
FeII,
CoIII
compounds,
for
long-lived
become
accessible
over
past
five
years.
Furthermore,
possible
future
developments
search
new
subshells
next-generation
applications
photophysics
photochemistry.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(25), P. 13542 - 13548
Published: June 12, 2023
The
arylethylamine
pharmacophore
is
conserved
across
a
range
of
biologically
active
natural
products
and
pharmaceuticals,
particularly
in
molecules
that
act
on
the
central
nervous
system.
Herein,
we
present
photoinduced
copper-catalyzed
azidoarylation
alkenes
at
late
stage
with
arylthianthrenium
salts,
allowing
access
to
highly
functionalized
acyclic
(hetero)arylethylamine
scaffolds
are
otherwise
difficult
access.
A
mechanistic
study
consistent
rac-BINAP-CuI-azide
(2)
as
photoactive
catalytic
species.
We
show
utility
new
method
by
expedient
synthesis
racemic
melphalan
four
steps
through
C-H
functionalization.
ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(21), P. 13077 - 13088
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
An
ultrahigh-strength
textile
fiber-supported
Schiff
base
copper
complex
PEEK-SB@Cu(II)
was
prepared
by
chloromethylation
and
amination
of
a
commercially
available
poly(ether
ether
ketone)
(PEEK)
fiber,
followed
functionalization
acetate
chelation
treatment.
The
fibers
derived
from
the
preparation
stages
catalytic
runs
were
characterized
using
diverse
techniques
to
investigate
these
changes.
Moreover,
incorporated
with
NaBH4
presented
effective
photocatalytic
activities
for
fast
exhaustive
degradation
methyl
orange
in
an
aqueous
solution
rate
>99%
no
more
than
2
min.
corresponding
influencing
factors
screened
confirm
that
process
based
on
pseudo-first-order
reaction
kinetic
mode,
synergistic
mechanism
proposed
interpret
process.
Furthermore,
recyclability
stability
evaluated
over
5
long-term
storage
at
least
months,
practicability
this
methodology
spinning
basket
reactor
further
verified.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
Since
the
seminal
report
by
Adachi
and
co-workers
in
2012,
there
has
been
a
veritable
explosion
of
interest
design
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(TADF)
compounds,
particularly
as
emitters
for
organic
light-emitting
diodes
(OLEDs).
With
rapid
advancements
innovation
materials
design,
efficiencies
TADF
OLEDs
each
primary
color
points
well
white
devices
now
rival
those
state-of-the-art
phosphorescent
emitters.
Beyond
electroluminescent
devices,
compounds
have
also
found
increasing
utility
applications
numerous
related
fields,
from
photocatalysis,
to
sensing,
imaging
beyond.
Following
our
previous
review
2017
(
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(11), P. 6700 - 6902
Published: May 15, 2024
1,10-Phenanthroline
(phen)
is
one
of
the
most
popular
ligands
ever
used
in
coordination
chemistry
due
to
its
strong
affinity
for
a
wide
range
metals
with
various
oxidation
states.
Its
polyaromatic
structure
provides
robustness
and
rigidity,
leading
intriguing
features
numerous
fields
(luminescent
scaffolds,
catalysis,
supramolecular
chemistry,
sensors,
theranostics,
etc.).
Importantly,
phen
offers
eight
distinct
positions
functional
groups
be
attached,
showcasing
remarkable
versatility
such
simple
ligand.
As
result,
has
become
landmark
molecule
chemists,
serving
as
must-use
ligand
versatile
platform
designing
polyfunctional
arrays.
The
extensive
use
substituted
phenanthroline
different
metal
ions
resulted
diverse
array
complexes
tailored
applications.
For
instance,
these
have
been
utilized
sensitizers
dye-sensitized
solar
cells,
luminescent
probes
modified
antibodies
biomaterials,
creation
elegant
architectures
like
rotaxanes
catenanes,
exemplified
by
Sauvage's
Nobel
Prize-winning
work
2016.
In
summary,
found
applications
almost
every
facet
chemistry.
An
aspect
specific
reactivity
each
pair
carbon
atoms
([2,9],
[3,8],
[4,7],
[5,6]),
enabling
functionalization
Furthermore,
it
possible
differentiate
position
pairs,
resulting
non-symmetrical
systems
tremendous
versatility.
this
Review,
authors
aim
compile
categorize
existing
synthetic
strategies
stepwise
polyfunctionalization
positions.
This
comprehensive
toolbox
will
aid
chemists
virtually
any
survey
encompass
seminal
from
1950s
present
day.
scope
Review
limited
1,10-phenanthroline,
excluding
more
intracyclic
heteroatoms
or
fused
aromatic
cycles.
Overall,
primary
goal
highlight
both
old
recent
that
find
applicability
mentioned
By
doing
so,
hope
establish
first
reference
synthesis,
covering
all
on
backbone,
inspire
concerned
devise
new
not
yet
explored.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 1635 - 1654
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Metallaphotoredox
cross
coupling
(MCC)
is
ranking
among
the
most
advanced
synthetic
methodology
as
it
can
access
chemical
space
that
difficult
to
attain
under
conventional
conditions.
Earlier
developed
MCC
mandates
an
independent
transition
metal
catalyst
and
respective
photocatalyst,
thus
constituting
a
dual
catalytic
manifold.
Complementarily,
paradigm-shifting
metallaphotoredox
strategy
capitalizes
on
single
photoreactive
complex
emerging,
which
brings
not
only
operational
simplification
but
also
unexpected
mechanistic
insights.
This
perspective
compiled
recent
advances
in
monocatalytic
couplings
categorized
them
based
ligands
confer
distinct
photoreactivities
various
mechanisms.
To
this
end,
ligand-enabled
oxidative
addition,
transmetalation,
reductive
elimination
other
radical-involving
pathways
were
summarized
with
notable
examples.
In
way,
we
wish
provide
handy
guideline
for
readers
who
are
interested
emerging
field
inspire
more
future
endeavors
MCCs
beyond.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 1854 - 1941
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Over
the
past
decade,
visible-light-mediated
energy-transfer
(EnT)
catalysis,
particularly
triplet–triplet
(TTEnT)
has
emerged
as
a
mild
and
environmentally
friendly
approach
for
diverse
organic
synthetic
transformations.
In
contrast
to
photoredox
which
typically
requires
sacrificial
electron
donors
or
acceptors
complete
catalytic
cycle,
EnT
photocatalysis
generally
proceeds
with
high
atom
economy
while
minimizing
generation
of
wasteful
byproducts.
Furthermore,
successful
catalysis
is
contingent
upon
precise
control
redox
potentials
both
photocatalysts
substrates,
strategies
are
primarily
influenced
by
triplet
energy
compatibility
between
these
entities.
Considering
growing
importance
photocatalysis,
well
hydrofunctionalization
difunctionalization
reactions
in
synthesis,
this
review
systematically
summarizes
significant
advancements
EnT-enabled
unsaturated
compounds
via
sigma-bond
homolysis
over
decade.
Special
emphasis
placed
on
elucidating
substrate
scopes
mechanistic
scenarios.
Additionally,
discusses
versatile
applications
methodologies
addresses
current
challenges
opportunities
within
evolving
research
field.
This
structured
into
six
main
categories
based
different
types
sigma-bonds
undergoing
homolysis.
These
include
transformations
mediated
1)
N–O
bond
oxime
esters
other
N,O-radical
precursors;
2)
N–S
N-sulfonyl
imines
N,S-radical
3)
chalcogen–chalcogen
disulfides
oxy/thio/selenosulfonates;
4)
C–S
tri/difluoromethylated
sulfinates,
acetylenic
triflones,
arylsulfonium
salts;
5)
C–X
(X
=
halogen)
halides;
6)
acceptors.
Through
providing
theoretical
backgrounds
along
comprehensive
overview
currently
employed
acceptors,
photosensitizers,
contemporary
EnT-induced
compounds,
aims
serve
an
invaluable
resource
future
innovations
rapidly
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Iridium
is
used
in
commercial
light-emitting
devices
and
photocatalysis
but
among
the
rarest
stable
chemical
elements.
Therefore,
replacing
iridium(III)
photoactive
molecular
complexes
with
abundant
metals
of
great
interest.
First-row
transition
generally
tend
to
yield
poorer
luminescence
behavior,
it
remains
difficult
obtain
excited
states
redox
properties
that
exceed
those
noble-metal-based
photocatalysts.
Here,
we
overcome
these
challenges
a
nonprecious
second-row
metal.
Tailored
coordination
spheres
for
molybdenum(0)
lead
photoluminescence
quantum
yields
rival
photochemical
reduction
reactions
not
normally
achievable
become
possible.
These
developments
open
new
perspectives
noble
lighting
applications
Earth-abundant
advancing
metal-based
beyond
current
limits.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(30)
Published: April 14, 2023
Abstract
The
expansion
of
d‐orbitals
as
a
result
metal‐ligand
bond
covalence,
the
so‐called
nephelauxetic
effect,
is
well‐established
concept
coordination
chemistry,
yet
its
importance
for
design
new
photoactive
complexes
based
on
first‐row
transition
metals
only
beginning
to
be
recognized.
Until
recently,
much
focus
has
been
optimizing
ligand
field
strength,
geometries,
and
molecular
rigidity,
but
now
it
becomes
evident
that
effect
can
game
changer
regarding
photophysical
properties
3d
metal
in
solution
at
room
temperature.
In
Cr
III
Mn
IV
with
d
3
valence
electron
configuration,
was
exploited
shift
well‐known
ruby‐like
red
luminescence
near‐infrared
spectral
region.
Fe
II
Co
low‐spin
6
charge‐transfer
excited
states
were
stabilized
respect
detrimental
metal‐centered
states,
improve
their
enhance
application
potential.
isoelectronic
(3d
)
isocyanide
0
I
,
likely
play
well,
enabling
other
favorable
photoreactivity.
This
minireview
illustrates
broad
applicability
tailoring
photochemical
compounds
made
from
abundant
metals.