Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
51(10), P. 2391 - 2399
Published: Sept. 20, 2018
ConspectusProton-coupled
electron
transfer
(PCET)
covers
a
wide
range
of
reactions
involving
the
transfer(s)
electrons
and
protons.
The
best-known
PCET
reaction,
hydrogen
atom
(HAT),
has
been
studied
in
detail
for
more
than
century.
HAT
is
generally
described
as
concerted
(H•
≡
H+
+
e–)
from
one
group
to
another,
Y
H–X
→
Y–H
X,
but
strict
definition
difficult
establish.
Distinctions
are
challenging
when
"H•"
involves
e–
that
to/from
spatially
distinct
sites
or
even
completely
separate
reagents
(multiple-site
proton–electron
transfer,
MS-CPET).
MS-CPET
reactivity
increasingly
proposed
biological
synthetic
contexts,
some
typically
resemble
MS-CPET.
Despite
"look
different,"
we
argue
here
these
lie
on
continuum,
they
governed
by
many
same
key
parameters.
This
Account
walks
reader
across
this
using
series
studies
show
strong
similarities
move
protons
seemingly
different
ways.To
prepare
our
stroll,
describe
thermochemical
kinetic
frameworks
driving
force
solution
reaction
most
easily
discussed
difference
bond
dissociation
free
energies
(BDFEs)
reactants
products.
BDFEs
can
be
analyzed
sums
proton
steps
therefore
obtained
pKa
E°
values.
Even
though
do
not
make
break
bonds
way
HAT,
description
used
with
introduction
an
effective
BDFE
(BDFEeff).
BDFEeff
reductant/acid
pair
energy
form
H•,
which
values
analogous
fashion
standard
BDFE.
When
thermochemistry
known,
rate
constants
understood
often
predicted
linear
relationships
(the
Brønsted
catalysis
law)
Marcus
theory
type
approaches.After
background,
walk
through
continuum
reactivity.
Our
journey
begins
study
metal-mediated
hydrocarbon
substrates
metal-oxo
complex
travels
end
spectrum,
hydroxylamine
TEMPOH
two
molecules.
These
examples,
those
between,
all
within
thermodynamic
framework.
A
first
examples
C–H
uses
framework
highlights
importance
bonding
preorganization.
analyses
along
similar
different,
attempts
divide
into
subcategories
obscure
much
essential
chemistry.
We
hope
developing
common
features
will
help
experts
newcomers
alike
explore
exciting
new
territories
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
57(32), P. 10034 - 10072
Published: Feb. 21, 2018
Visible-light
photocatalysis
has
evolved
over
the
last
decade
into
a
widely
used
method
in
organic
synthesis.
Photocatalytic
variants
have
been
reported
for
many
important
transformations,
such
as
cross-coupling
reactions,
α-amino
functionalizations,
cycloadditions,
ATRA
or
fluorinations.
To
help
chemists
select
photocatalytic
methods
their
synthesis,
we
compare
this
Review
classical
and
procedures
selected
classes
of
reactions
highlight
advantages
limitations.
In
cases,
proceed
under
milder
reaction
conditions,
typically
at
room
temperature,
stoichiometric
reagents
are
replaced
by
simple
oxidants
reductants,
air,
oxygen,
amines.
Does
visible-light
make
difference
synthesis?
The
prospect
shuttling
electrons
back
forth
to
substrates
intermediates
selectively
transfer
energy
through
visible-light-absorbing
photocatalyst
holds
promise
improve
current
radical
chemistry
open
up
new
avenues
accessing
reactive
species
hitherto
unknown,
especially
merging
with
organo-
metal
catalysis.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
4(7), P. 2710 - 2710
Published: Jan. 1, 2013
This
perspective
article
outlines
a
simple
but
general
theoretical
analysis
for
multiple
proton–electron
transfer
reactions,
based
on
the
microscopic
theory
of
proton-coupled
electron
recent
developments
in
thermodynamic
multi-step
and
experimental
realization
that
many
reactions
feature
decoupled
steps
their
mechanism.
It
is
shown
decoupling
proton
leads
to
strong
pH
dependence
overall
catalytic
reaction,
implying
an
optimal
high
turnover,
associated
catalyst
at
pH.
When
more
than
one
intermediate
involved,
scaling
relationships
between
intermediates
may
dictate
limit
extent
reversibility
be
achievable
reaction.
The
discussed
relation
results
number
redox
are
importance
sustainable
energy
conversion,
primarily
focusing
dependence.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2012,
Volume and Issue:
41(22), P. 7572 - 7572
Published: Jan. 1, 2012
In
the
last
five
years
and
currently,
research
on
solar
fuels
has
been
intense
no
sub-area
in
this
field
more
active
than
development
of
water
oxidation
catalysts
(WOCs).
timeframe,
a
new
class
molecular
based
polyoxometalates
have
reported
that
combine
advantages
homogeneous
heterogeneous
catalysts.
This
review
addresses
central
issues
green
energy
generation,
challenges
catalyst
development,
possible
uses
science.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2012,
Volume and Issue:
42(3), P. 1379 - 1408
Published: Nov. 21, 2012
Charge
and
proton
transfer
reactions
in
the
excited
states
of
organic
dyes
can
be
coupled
many
different
ways.
Despite
complementarity
charges,
they
occur
on
time
scales
directions
molecular
framework.
In
certain
cases,
excited-state
equilibrium
established
between
charge-transfer
proton-transfer
species.
The
interplay
these
modulated
even
reversed
by
variations
dye
structures
changes
surrounding
media.
With
knowledge
mechanisms
processes,
desired
rates
achieved,
thus
multiple
emission
spectral
features
harnessed.
These
have
found
versatile
applications
a
number
cutting-edge
technological
areas,
particularly
fluorescence
sensing
imaging.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 4959 - 4972
Published: Oct. 14, 2013
This
work
introduces
the
PYXAID
program,
developed
for
non-adiabatic
molecular
dynamics
simulations
in
condensed
matter
systems.
By
applying
classical
path
approximation
to
fewest
switches
surface
hopping
approach,
we
have
an
efficient
computational
tool
that
can
be
applied
study
photoinduced
at
ab
initio
level
systems
composed
of
hundreds
atoms
and
involving
thousands
electronic
states.
The
technique
is
used
detail
ultrafast
relaxation
hot
electrons
crystalline
pentacene.
simulated
occurs
on
a
500
fs
time
scale,
excellent
agreement
with
experiment,
driven
by
lattice
vibrations
200–250
cm–1
frequency
range.
program
organized
as
Python
extension
module
easily
combined
other
Python-driven
modules,
enhancing
user-friendliness
flexibility
software.
source
code
additional
information
are
available
Web
address
http://gdriv.es/pyxaid.
released
under
GNU
General
Public
License.
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
2017(15), P. 2056 - 2071
Published: March 2, 2017
The
adoption
of
hydrogen
atom
transfer
(HAT)
in
a
photocatalytic
approach,
which
an
excited
catalyst
is
responsible
for
substrate
activation,
offers
unique
opportunities
organic
synthesis,
enabling
the
straightforward
activation
R–H
(R
=
C,
Si,
S)
bonds
desired
reagents.
Either
direct
strategy,
based
on
intrinsic
reactivity
limited
number
photocatalysts
state,
or
indirect
one,
cycle
used
generation
thermal
abstractor,
can
be
exploited.
This
microreview
summarizes
most
recent
advances
(mainly
from
last
two
years)
this
rapidly
developing
area
research,
collecting
selected
examples
according
to
nature
species
promoting
HAT
process.
From
synthetic
point
view,
has
led
development
plethora
strategies
C–C,
C–Si,
C–N,
C–S,
and
C–halogen
(particularly,
fluorine)
bond
formation,
as
well
oxidation
reactions.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
116(6), P. 3540 - 3593
Published: March 1, 2016
The
photophysics
and
photochemistry
of
DNA
is
great
importance
due
to
the
potential
damage
genetic
code
by
UV
light.
Quantum
mechanical
studies
have
played
a
key
role
in
interpretating
results
modern
time-resolved
pump-probe
spectroscopy,
elucidating
main
photoactivated
reactive
paths.
This
review
provides
concise,
complete
picture
computational
carried
out,
approximately,
past
decade.
We
start
with
an
overview
nucleobases
gas
phase
solution.
discuss
proposed
mechanisms
for
ultrafast
decay
ground
state,
that
involve
conical
intersections,
consider
triplet
states,
analyze
how
solvent
modulates
photophysics.
Then
we
move
larger
systems,
from
dinucleotides
single-
double-stranded
oligonucleotides.
focus
on
possible
charge
transfer
delocalized
or
excitonic
states
these
systems
photochemical
finish
outlook
current
challenges
field
future
directions
research.