Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(44), P. 24294 - 24301
Published: Oct. 27, 2023
Polymeric
frustrated
Lewis
pairs,
or
poly(FLP)s,
have
served
to
bridge
the
gap
between
functional
polymer
science
and
main
group
catalysis,
pairing
uniqueness
of
sterically
acids
bases
with
a
scaffold
create
self-healing
gels
recyclable
catalysts.
However,
their
utilization
in
radical
chemistry
is
unprecedented.
In
this
paper,
we
disclose
synthesis
polymeric
poly(FRP)s,
by
situ
photoinduction
FLP
moieties,
where
acidic
basic
centers
are
tuned
promote
single
electron
transfer
(SET).
Through
systematic
manipulation
chemical
structure,
demonstrate
that
inclusion
ortho-methyl
groups
on
phosphine
monomers
crucial
enable
SET.
The
generation
radicals
evidenced
monitoring
stable
cations
via
UV/vis
EPR
spectroscopy.
These
new
poly(FRP)s
both
catalytic
hydrogenation
radical-mediated
photocatalytic
perfluoroalkylations.
systems
open
avenues
design
novel
polymers
for
catalysis
photoelectrical
chemistry.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 2134 - 2143
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
The
waste
of
carbon
sources
and
greenhouse
gas
production
during
wastewater
treatment
have
become
extremely
important
environmental
issues.
Herein,
the
BiOBr/BiVO4
compounds
with
defect-induced
frustrated
Lewis
acid–base
pairs
(DFLPs)
internal
charge
transfer
were
fabricated
to
convert
organic
pollutants
into
CO
nearly
100%
selectivity.
oxygen
vacancy
(Ov)
induced
built-in
electric
field
in
create
directional
from
BiOBr
BiVO4.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
prove
that
Ov
combines
its
adjacent
hydroxyls
form
DFLP
active
sites
can
additionally
capture
activate
CO2.
Meanwhile,
reduce
formation-free
energy
COOH*
intermediates,
which
is
key
rate-limiting
step
CO2
high
This
system
has
achieved
selective
conversion
value-added
chemicals
pollutant
degradation
provides
a
theoretical
basis
for
actual
recycling
sources.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 2712 - 2724
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Frustrated
Lewis
pair
(FLP)
bond
activation
chemistry
has
greatly
developed
over
the
last
two
decades
since
seminal
report
of
metal-free
reversible
hydrogen
activation.
Recently,
FLP
systems
have
been
utilized
to
allow
monoselective
C-F
(at
equivalent
sites)
in
polyfluoroalkanes.
The
problem
'over-defluorination'
functionalization
polyfluoroalkanes
(where
multiple
fluoro-positions
are
uncontrollably
functionalized)
a
long-standing
chemical
fluorocarbon
for
80
years.
mediated
is
complementary
other
solutions
address
and
offers
several
advantages
unique
opportunities.
This
perspective
highlights
some
these
opportunities
places
development
into
context
wider
effort
overcome
'over-defluorination'.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(47), P. 13661 - 13695
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Frustrated
Lewis
pair
systems
have
been
explored
efficiently
in
homogeneous
and
heterogeneous
conditions
for
the
activation
reduction
of
CO
2
to
various
useful
products
stoichiometric
as
well
catalytic
reactions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(36), P. 19478 - 19489
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Frustrated
radical
pairs
(FRPs)
describe
the
phenomenon
that
two
distinct
radicals─which
would
otherwise
annihilate
each
other
to
form
a
closed-shell
covalent
adduct─can
coexist
in
solution,
owing
steric
repulsion
or
weak
bonding
association.
FRPs
are
typically
formed
via
spontaneous
single-electron
transfer
between
sterically
encumbered
precursors─an
oxidant
and
reductant─under
ambient
conditions.
The
components
of
FRP
exhibit
orthogonal
chemical
properties
can
often
act
cooperativity
achieve
interesting
reactivities.
Initially
observed
study
traditional
frustrated
Lewis
pairs,
have
recently
been
shown
be
capable
homolytically
activating
various
bonds.
In
this
Perspective,
we
will
discuss
discovery
FRPs,
their
fundamental
reactivity
bond
activation,
recent
developments
use
synthetic
organic
chemistry,
including
C–H
functionalization.
We
anticipate
provide
new
reaction
strategies
for
solving
challenging
problems
modern
synthesis.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(19)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
We
have
synthesized
a
quinone‐incorporated
bistriarylamine
donor‐acceptor‐donor
(D–A–D)
semiconductor
1
by
B(C
6
F
5
)
3
(BCF)
catalyzed
C−H/C−H
cross
coupling
via
radical
ion
pair
intermediates.
Coordination
of
Lewis
acids
BCF
and
Al(OR
(R
=C(CF
to
the
afforded
diradical
zwitterions
2
integer
electron
transfer.
Upon
binding
acids,
LUMO
energy
is
significantly
lowered
band
gap
narrowed
from
1.93
eV
(
1.01
1.06
).
are
rare
near‐infrared
(NIR)
dyes
with
broad
absorption
both
centered
around
1500
nm.
By
introducing
photo
generator,
can
be
generated
light‐dependent
control.
Furthermore,
transfer
process
also
reversibly
regulated
addition
CH
CN.
In
addition,
temperature
sharply
increased
reached
as
high
110
°C
in
10
s
upon
irradiation
near‐infrared‐II
(NIR‐II)
laser
(1064
nm,
0.7
W
cm
−2
),
exhibiting
fast
response
laser.
It
displays
excellent
photothermal
stability
(PT)
conversion
efficiency
62.26
%
high‐quality
PT
imaging.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Herein,
we
report
the
isolation
of
pyridine
moiety-functionalized
SiNSi
pincer-based
bis-silylene
ligand
(1)
and
its
reactivity
toward
various
halide
precursors
(X
=
Br
I)
group
13
elements
(M
Al,
Ga,
In).
This
gave
us
straightforward
access
to
pincer-coordinated
cations
(2–7).
These
complexes
are
duly
characterized
by
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction
studies,
multinuclear
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy
(1H,
13C,
29Si),
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry
techniques.
Their
electronic
properties
were
further
analyzed
with
help
quantum
chemical
calculations.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
ConspectusThe
discovery
of
reversible
hydrogenation
using
metal-free
phosphoborate
species
in
2006
marked
the
official
advent
frustrated
Lewis
pair
(FLP)
chemistry.
This
breakthrough
revolutionized
homogeneous
catalysis
approaches
and
paved
way
for
innovative
catalytic
strategies.
The
unique
reactivity
FLPs
is
attributed
to
base
(LB)
acid
(LA)
sites
either
spatial
separation
or
equilibrium,
which
actively
react
with
molecules.
Since
2010,
heterogeneous
FLP
catalysts
have
gained
increasing
attention
their
ability
enhance
performance
through
tailored
surface
designs
improved
recyclability,
making
them
promising
industrial
applications.
Over
past
5
years,
our
group
has
focused
on
investigating
strategically
modifying
various
types
solid
that
are
from
classic
FLPs.
We
explored
systematic
characterization
techniques
unravel
underlying
mechanisms
between
active
reactants.
Additionally,
we
demonstrated
critical
role
catalysts'
intrinsic
electronic
geometric
properties
promoting
formation
stimulating
synergistic
effects.
been
greatly
enhanced
by
use
advanced
such
as
synchrotron
X-ray
diffraction,
neutron
powder
photoelectron
spectroscopy,
extended
absorption
fine
structure,
elemental
mapping
scanning
transmission
electron
microscopy,
paramagnetic
resonance
diffuse-reflectance
infrared
Fourier
transform
solid-state
nuclear
magnetic
spectroscopy.
These
provided
deeper
insights
into
structural
systems
future
design
catalysts.Understanding
distribution
overlapping
orbitals
LA
LB
pairs
essential
inducing
operando
target
reallocation
external
stimuli.
For
instance,
silicoaluminophosphate-type
zeolites
weak
orbital
overlap,
adsorption
polar
gas
molecules
leads
heterolytic
cleavage
Alδ+–Oδ−
bond,
creating
unquenched
LA–LB
pairs.
In
a
Ru-doped
metal–organic
framework,
Ru–N
bond
can
be
polarized
metal–ligand
charge
transfer
under
light,
forming
Ru+–N–
activation
framework
represents
groundbreaking
innovation
expands
potential
existing
materials.
already
employing
chemistry
dynamically
generate
products
substrates,
complete
mechanistic
interpretation
requires
thorough
examination
surrounding
environment.
hydrogen
spillover
surfaces
improves
conversion
efficiency
suppressing
poisoning
at
metal
sites.
situ
H2–H2O
conditions
enable
production
organic
chemicals
excellent
activity
selectivity
new
bifunctional
via
By
highlighting
novel
featuring
induction
effects
selection
elucidate
reaction
mechanisms,
hope
this
Account
will
offer
strategies
designing
characterizing
research
community.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Constructing
chemical
bonds
under
green
sustainable
conditions
has
drawn
attention
from
environmental
and
economic
perspectives.
The
dissociation
of
(hetero)aryl-halide
is
a
crucial
step
most
arylations
affording
(hetero)arene
derivatives.
Herein,
we
summarize
the
(hetero)aryl
halides
activation
enabling
direct
(hetero)arylation
trapping
reagents
construction
highly
functionalized
(hetero)arenes
benign
conditions.
strategies
for
aryl
iodides
are
classified
into
(a)
hypervalent
iodoarene
followed
by
functionalization
thermal/photochemical
conditions,
(b)
aryl-I
bond
in
presence
bases
with/without
organic
catalysts
promoters,
(c)
photoinduced
presence/absence
organophotocatalysts,
(d)
electrochemical
direct/indirect
electrolysis
mediated
organocatalysts
mediators
acting
as
electron
shuttles,
(e)
electrophotochemical
redox-active
organocatalysts.
These
modes
result
exhibiting
diverse
reactivity
formal
cations/radicals/anions
aryne
precursors.
coupling
these
reactive
intermediates
with
leads
to
facile
selective
formation
C-C
C-heteroatom
bonds.
ecofriendly,
inexpensive,
functional
group-tolerant
offer
alternatives
transition
metal-based
catalysis.