Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(3), P. 569 - 569
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Radical
reactions
in
water
or
aqueous
media
are
important
for
organic
synthesis,
realizing
high-yielding
processes
under
non-toxic
and
environmentally
friendly
conditions.
This
overview
includes
(i)
a
general
introduction
to
chemistry
media,
(ii)
synthetic
approaches
in,
on,
with
as
well
heterogeneous
phases,
(iii)
of
carbon-centered
radicals
(or
deuterium
oxide)
activated
through
coordination
various
Lewis
acids,
(iv)
photocatalysis
(v)
applications
bioinspired
by
naturally
occurring
processes.
A
wide
range
chemical
strategies
different
experimental
conditions
have
been
reviewed
that
lead
functional
group
translocation
transformation
reactions,
leading
the
preparation
complex
molecules.
These
results
reveal
how
solvent/medium/reagent
radical
has
matured
over
last
two
decades,
further
discoveries
anticipated
near
future.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(45)
Published: Sept. 12, 2023
Despite
widespread
use
of
the
deuterium
isotope
effect,
selective
labeling
chemical
molecules
remains
a
major
challenge.
Herein,
facile
and
general
electrochemically
driven,
organic
mediator
enabled
deuteration
styrenes
with
oxide
(D2
O)
as
economical
source
was
reported.
Importantly,
this
transformation
could
be
suitable
for
various
electron
rich
mediated
by
triphenylphosphine
(TPP).
The
reaction
proceeded
under
mild
conditions
without
transition-metal
catalysts,
affording
desired
products
in
good
yields
excellent
D-incorporation
(D-inc,
up
to
>99
%).
Mechanistic
investigations
means
experiments
cyclic
voltammetry
tests
provided
sufficient
support
transformation.
Notably,
method
proved
powerful
tool
late-stage
biorelevant
compounds.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 26, 2024
Hydrogen
peroxide
photosynthesis
suffers
from
insufficient
catalytic
activity
due
to
the
high
energy
barrier
of
hydrogen
extraction
H2O.
Herein,
we
report
that
mechanochemically
synthesized
keto-form
anthraquinone
covalent
organic
framework
which
is
able
directly
synthesize
H2O2
(4784
μmol
h-1
g-1
at
λ
>
400
nm)
oxygen
and
alkaline
water
(pH
=
13)
in
absence
any
sacrificial
reagents.
The
strong
alkalinity
resulted
formation
OH-(H2O)n
clusters
water,
were
adsorbed
on
keto
moieties
within
then
dissociated
into
O2
active
hydrogen,
because
was
largely
lowered.
produced
reacted
with
generate
anthrahydroquinone,
subsequently
oxidized
by
produce
H2O2.
This
study
ultimately
sheds
light
importance
H2O
for
demonstrates
synthesis
achievable
under
conditions.
National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(10)
Published: June 3, 2024
Proton
activity
at
the
electrified
interface
is
central
to
kinetics
of
proton-coupled
electron
transfer
(PCET)
reactions
in
electrocatalytic
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR).
Here,
we
construct
an
efficient
Fe
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 30, 2024
Abstract
Herein,
we
report
an
electroreduction
of
unactivated
alkyl
alkenes
enabled
by
[Fe]-H,
which
is
provided
through
the
combination
anodic
iron
salts
and
silane
generated
in
situ
via
cathodic
reduction,
using
H
2
O
as
H-source.
The
catalytic
amounts
Si-additive
work
H-carrier
from
to
generate
a
highly
active
species
under
continuous
electrochemical
conditions.
This
approach
shows
broad
substrate
scope
good
functional
group
compatibility.
In
addition
hydrogenation,
use
D
instead
provides
desired
deuterated
products
yields
with
excellent
D-incorporation
(up
>99%).
Further
late-stage
hydrogenation
complex
molecules
drug
derivatives
demonstrate
potential
application
pharmaceutical
industry.
Mechanistic
studies
are
performed
provide
support
for
proposed
mechanistic
pathway.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(31), P. 12234 - 12257
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
has
been
developed
as
a
potential
cancer
treatment
approach
owing
to
its
non-invasiveness,
spatiotemporal
control
and
limited
side
effects.
Currently,
great
efforts
have
made
improve
the
PDT
effect
in
terms
of
safety
efficiency.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
recent
advances
innovative
strategies
for
enhanced
PDT,
including
(1)
development
novel
radicals,
(2)
design
activatable
photosensitizers
based
on
TME
light,
(3)
photocatalytic
NADH
oxidation
damage
mitochondrial
electron
transport
chain.
Additionally,
new
mechanisms
are
also
presented
an
inspiration
PSs.
Finally,
discuss
current
challenges
future
prospects
clinical
practice
these
strategies.
It
is
hoped
that
review
will
provide
angle
understanding
relationship
between
intratumoural
redox
environment
mechanisms,
ideas
smart
systems.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Diatomic
catalysts
(DACs)
present
unique
opportunities
for
harnessing
ensemble
effects
between
adjacent
metal
atoms,
thus,
expanding
the
properties
of
single-atom
(SACs).
However,
precise
preparation
and
characterization
this
type
catalyst
remains
challenging.
Following
a
precursor-preselected
strategy,
here,
we
report
synthesis
carbon
nitride-supported
Pd-DAC,
which
achieves
an
excellent
yield
92%
photocatalytic
water-donating
transfer
hydrogenation
4-vinylphenol
to
4-ethylphenol,
far
exceeding
that
other
species,
including
Pd
single
atoms
(47%)
nanoparticles
(1%).
Combining
transmission
electron
microscopy
with
standardized
machine
learning
atom-detection
methods
confirms
stabilization
substantial
fraction
dimeric
species
over
nitride.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
simulations
associate
outstanding
performance
Pd-DAC
enhanced
substrate
activation
in
path
compared
Pd-SAC.
The
work
provides
criteria
DACs
demonstrates
application
is
sustainable
eco-friendly
conventional
technologies.
At
present,
the
defluorination
of
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFASs),
including
perfluoroether
compounds
as
substitutes
perfluorooctanoic
acid
(PFOA)
perfluorooctanesulfonate,
is
limited
by
effective
active
species
produced
during
oxidation-reduction
process.
The
contribution
hydrogen
radical
(•H)
a
companion
substance
in
photoreduction
electrocatalytic
degradation
PFASs
has
been
neglected.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
that
perfluorocarboxylic
acids
such
PFOA
hexafluoropropylene
oxide
dimer
(GenX)
underwent
near-complete
photodegradation
continuously
generating
•H
through
perfluoroalkyl
activation
water
under
UV
irradiation
without
any
reagents
catalysts.
Importantly,
initial
dissolved
oxygen,
H+,
impurities
surface
scarcely
inhibited
PFASs.
difference
mechanism
between
GenX
action
was
elucidated
combining
theoretical
calculations
with
targeted
nontargeted
analysis
methods.
investigation
different
indicates
were
not
easily
photodegraded
via
reduction
compared
other
compounds,
whereas
polyfluorinated
which
some
F
atoms
replaced
Cl
more
prone
to
elimination.
However,
UV/•H
system
ineffective
against
perfluorosulfonic
acids.
This
study
provides
an
unprecedented
perspective
for
further
development
removal
technology
design
alternative
are
easy
eliminate.