Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
145(1), P. 359 - 376
Published: Dec. 20, 2022
The
intermediacy
of
alkoxy
radicals
in
cerium-catalyzed
C–H
functionalization
via
H-atom
abstraction
has
been
unambiguously
confirmed.
Catalytically
relevant
Ce(IV)–alkoxide
complexes
have
synthesized
and
characterized
by
X-ray
diffraction.
Operando
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
transient
absorption
spectroscopy
experiments
on
isolated
pentachloro
Ce(IV)
alkoxides
identified
as
the
sole
heteroatom-centered
radical
species
generated
ligand-to-metal
charge
transfer
(LMCT)
excitation.
Alkoxy-radical-mediated
hydrogen
atom
(HAT)
verified
kinetic
analysis,
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations,
reactions
under
strictly
chloride-free
conditions.
These
experimental
findings
establish
critical
role
Ce-LMCT
catalysis
definitively
preclude
involvement
chlorine
radical.
This
study
also
reinforced
necessity
a
high
relative
ratio
alcohol
vs
Ce
for
selective
alkoxy-radical-mediated
HAT,
seemingly
trivial
changes
can
lead
to
drastically
different
mechanistic
pathways.
Importantly,
previously
proposed
radical–alcohol
complex,
postulated
explain
alkoxy-radical-enabled
selectivities
this
system,
examined
scrutiny
ruled
out
regioselectivity
studies,
experiments,
high-level
calculations.
Moreover,
peculiar
selectivity
generation
LMCT
homolysis
heteroleptic
analyzed
back-electron
(BET)
may
regulated
efficiency
formation
ligand-centered
radicals.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
122(2), P. 1543 - 1625
Published: Oct. 8, 2021
In
recent
years,
visible
light-induced
transition
metal
catalysis
has
emerged
as
a
new
paradigm
in
organic
photocatalysis,
which
led
to
the
discovery
of
unprecedented
transformations
well
improvement
known
reactions.
this
subfield
complex
serves
double
duty
by
harvesting
photon
energy
and
then
enabling
bond
forming/breaking
events
mostly
via
single
catalytic
cycle,
thus
contrasting
established
dual
photocatalysis
an
exogenous
photosensitizer
is
employed.
addition,
approach
often
synergistically
combines
catalyst–substrate
interaction
with
photoinduced
process,
feature
that
uncommon
conventional
photoredox
chemistry.
This
Review
describes
early
development
advances
emerging
field.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
122(2), P. 2487 - 2649
Published: Nov. 9, 2021
Redox
processes
are
at
the
heart
of
synthetic
methods
that
rely
on
either
electrochemistry
or
photoredox
catalysis,
but
how
do
and
catalysis
compare?
Both
approaches
provide
access
to
high
energy
intermediates
(e.g.,
radicals)
enable
bond
formations
not
constrained
by
rules
ionic
2
electron
(e)
mechanisms.
Instead,
they
1e
mechanisms
capable
bypassing
electronic
steric
limitations
protecting
group
requirements,
thus
enabling
chemists
disconnect
molecules
in
new
different
ways.
However,
while
providing
similar
intermediates,
differ
several
physical
chemistry
principles.
Understanding
those
differences
can
be
key
designing
transformations
forging
disconnections.
This
review
aims
highlight
these
similarities
between
comparing
their
underlying
principles
describing
impact
electrochemical
photochemical
methods.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(8), P. 4237 - 4352
Published: Jan. 24, 2023
The
emergence
of
modern
photocatalysis,
characterized
by
mildness
and
selectivity,
has
significantly
spurred
innovative
late-stage
C–H
functionalization
approaches
that
make
use
low
energy
photons
as
a
controllable
source.
Compared
to
traditional
strategies,
photocatalysis
paves
the
way
toward
complementary
and/or
previously
unattainable
regio-
chemoselectivities.
Merging
compelling
benefits
with
workflow
offers
potentially
unmatched
arsenal
tackle
drug
development
campaigns
beyond.
This
Review
highlights
photocatalytic
strategies
small-molecule
drugs,
agrochemicals,
natural
products,
classified
according
targeted
bond
newly
formed
one.
Emphasis
is
devoted
identifying,
describing,
comparing
main
mechanistic
scenarios.
draws
critical
comparison
between
established
ionic
chemistry
photocatalyzed
radical-based
manifolds.
aims
establish
current
state-of-the-art
illustrate
key
unsolved
challenges
be
addressed
in
future.
authors
aim
introduce
general
readership
functionalization,
specialist
practitioners
evaluation
methodologies,
potential
for
improvement,
future
uncharted
directions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(39), P. 21100 - 21115
Published: Feb. 18, 2021
Abstract
The
mainstream
applications
of
visible‐light
photoredox
catalysis
predominately
involve
outer‐sphere
single‐electron
transfer
(SET)
or
energy
(EnT)
processes
precious
metal
Ru
II
Ir
III
complexes
organic
dyes
with
low
photostability.
Earth‐abundant
metal‐based
M
n
L
‐type
(M=metal,
=polydentate
ligands)
are
rapidly
evolving
as
alternative
photocatalysts
they
offer
not
only
economic
and
ecological
advantages
but
also
access
to
the
complementary
inner‐sphere
mechanistic
modes,
thereby
transcending
their
inherent
limitations
ultrashort
excited‐state
lifetimes
for
use
effective
photocatalysts.
generic
process,
termed
visible‐light‐induced
homolysis
(VLIH),
entails
formation
suitable
light‐absorbing
ligated
metal–substrate
(M
‐Z;
Z=substrate)
that
can
undergo
homolytic
cleavage
generate
n−1
Z
.
further
transformations.
ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(19)
Published: Aug. 11, 2022
Abstract
Despite
the
rich
photochemistry
of
3d‐metal
complexes,
utilization
excited‐state
reactivity
these
compounds
in
organic
synthesis
has
been
historically
overlooked.
The
advent
photoredox
catalysis
changed
perception
synthetic
chemists
towards
photochemistry,
and
nowadays
potential
photoinduced,
outer‐sphere
single‐electron
transfer
events
is
widely
recognized.
More
recently,
an
emerging
new
mode
photoactivation
taken
spotlight,
based
on
inner‐sphere
triggered
by
population
ligand‐to‐metal
charge‐transfer
(LMCT)
excited
states.
Contrarily
to
photoredox,
LMCT‐activation
does
not
rely
matching
redox
potentials,
offers
unique
profiles
particularly
well
suited
Earth‐abundant
metal
complexes.
Those
appealing
features
are
propelling
development
methods
using
this
blueprint
generate
highly
reactive
open‐shell
species
under
mild
conditions.
aim
contribution
provide
a
didactical
tool
for
comprehension
concept
facilitate
methodologies
achieve
sustainable
chemical
transformations.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
55(3), P. 286 - 297
Published: Jan. 13, 2022
ConspectusBecause
of
the
deterioration
global
water
quality,
occurrence
chemical
and
microbial
contaminants
in
raises
serious
concerns
for
health
population.
Identifying
developing
effective
environmentally
friendly
treatment
technologies
are
critical
to
obtain
clean
water.
Among
various
purification
water,
ultraviolet
photolysis
chlorine
(UV/chlorine),
an
emerging
advanced
oxidation
process
(AOP),
has
multiple
functions
control
via
production
hydroxyl
radicals
(HO·)
reactive
species
(RCS),
such
as
Cl·,
ClO·,
Cl2·–.This
Account
centers
around
radical
chemistry
RCS
HO·
different
matrices
their
roles
mechanisms
abatement
contaminants.
The
concentrations
Cl2·–
comparable
or
higher
than
those
(10–14
10–13
M).
reactivities
more
selective
with
a
broader
range
second-order
rate
constants
(k).
k
values
Cl·
toward
most
aromatics
similar
compared
HO·,
while
ClO·
less
but
containing
electron-donating
functional
groups.
Their
major
reaction
electron
transfer
addition,
primarily
involve
transfer.
As
aliphatics,
both
much
lower
aromatics.
them
hydrogen
abstraction,
except
olefins,
which
addition.
In
greatly
contribute
inactivation
contaminants.Toward
future
application,
UV/chlorine
pros
cons.
Compared
traditional
HO·-based
AOP
UV/H2O2,
is
efficient
energy-saving
disinfection,
its
efficiency
affected
by
matrix
components.
However,
formation
toxic
byproducts
limits
application
scenarios.
dissolved
organic
matter
(DOM)-rich
halogenated
enhanced
UV/chlorine.
presence
ammonia,
nitrogen
(RNS)
(e.g.,
·NO
·NO2)
involved,
highly
nitro(so)
products
nitro(so)-phenolics
N-nitrosodimethylamine
generated.
For
niche
recommended
be
utilized
low
levels
DOM
ammonia.Strategies
should
developed
make
full
use
(RCS
HO·)
target
reduce
byproducts.
example,
can
used
tandem
other
treatments
create
barriers
safe
halogen
very
important
ecosystems
well
areas
medical
therapy
synthesis.
homogeneous
system
generate
radicals,
thus
it
provides
perfect
investigate
fates
interdisciplinary
research.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(13), P. 5745 - 5749
Published: March 23, 2022
Chemical
upcycling
of
polystyrene
into
targeted
small
molecules
is
desirable
to
reduce
plastic
pollution.
Herein,
we
report
the
benzoyl
products,
primarily
benzoic
acid,
using
a
catalyst-controlled
photooxidative
degradation
method.
FeCl3
undergoes
homolytic
cleavage
upon
irradiation
with
white
light
generate
chlorine
radical,
abstracting
an
electron-rich
hydrogen
atom
on
polymer
backbone.
Under
oxygen-rich
environment,
high
MW
(>90
kg/mol)
degrades
down
<1
kg/mol
and
produces
up
23
mol
%
products.
A
series
mechanistic
studies
showed
that
radicals
promoted
via
hydrogen-atom
abstraction.
Commercial
efficiently
in
our
method,
showing
compatibility
system
fillers.
Finally,
demonstrated
potential
scaling
approach
photoflow
process
convert
gram
quantities
PS
acid.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
122(22), P. 16365 - 16609
Published: Nov. 9, 2022
Photocatalyzed
and
photosensitized
chemical
processes
have
seen
growing
interest
recently
become
among
the
most
active
areas
of
research,
notably
due
to
their
applications
in
fields
such
as
medicine,
synthesis,
material
science
or
environmental
chemistry.
Among
all
homogeneous
catalytic
systems
reported
date,
photoactive
copper(I)
complexes
been
shown
be
especially
attractive,
not
only
alternative
noble
metal
complexes,
extensively
studied
utilized
recently.
They
are
at
core
this
review
article
which
is
divided
into
two
main
sections.
The
first
one
focuses
on
an
exhaustive
comprehensive
overview
structural,
photophysical
electrochemical
properties
mononuclear
typical
examples
highlighting
critical
structural
parameters
impact
being
presented
enlighten
future
design
complexes.
second
section
devoted
application
(photoredox
catalysis
organic
reactions
polymerization,
hydrogen
production,
photoreduction
carbon
dioxide
dye-sensitized
solar
cells),
illustrating
progression
from
early
current
state-of-the-art
showcasing
how
some
limitations
can
overcome
with
high
versatility.