Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
51(11), P. 2926 - 2936
Published: Oct. 18, 2018
ConspectusThe
use
of
earth-abundant,
cheap,
potent,
and
readily
available
lanthanide
photocatalysts
provides
an
opportunity
to
complement
or
even
replace
rare
precious
metal
photosensitizers.
Moreover,
photosensitizers
have
been
demonstrated
for
the
generation
a
variety
reactive
species,
including
aryl
radicals,
alkyl
others,
by
single-electron-transfer
(SET)
hydrogen
atom
transfer
(HAT)
pathways
under
mild
reaction
conditions.
Some
unprecedented
reducing
power
from
their
photoexcited
states,
achieving
activation
challenging
organic
substrates
that
not
otherwise
activated
reported
transition-metal
In
this
Account,
we
describe
our
recent
advances
in
rational
design
strategic
application
photo(redox)catalysis.
Our
research
goals
include
understanding
photophysics
luminophores
incorporating
them
into
new
photocatalysis.
Among
lanthanides,
focused
on
cerium
because
doublet
4f
→
5d
excitation
emission,
which
affords
good
conservation
energy
without
losses
through
spin-state
changes,
as
well
large
natural
abundance
element.
We
performed
structural,
spectroscopic,
computational,
reactivity
studies
demonstrate
luminescent
Ce(III)
guanidinate–amide
complexes
can
mediate
photocatalytic
C(sp3)–C(sp3)
bond
forming
reactions.
Taking
advantage
strong
excited
states
cerium–halogen
enthalpies,
determined
reactive,
excited-state
metalloradical
abstracts
chloride
anion
benzyl
generate
radical.
To
control
predict
reactivities,
also
photophysical
photochemical
series
mixed-ligand
guanidinate–aryloxide
establish
structure–property
relationship
photocatalysts.
discovered
emission
color
is
directly
related
ligand
type
rigidity
coordination
sphere
photoluminescent
quantum
yield
correlated
variation
steric
encumbrance
around
centers.
The
low
reduction
potentials
(E1/2*
≈
−2.1
−2.9
V
versus
Cp2Fe0/+)
relatively
fast
quenching
rates
(kq
107
M–1
s–1)
toward
halides
enabled
participate
C(sp2)–C(sp2)
reactions
either
inner-sphere
outer-sphere
SET
processes.
simple,
air-stable
ultraviolet
A
photoreductant,
hexachlorocerate(III)
([CeIIICl6]3–).
This
complex
potent
photoreductant
−3.45
exhibits
kinetics
109–1010
organohalogens.
[CeIVCl6]2−
redox
partner
act
photo-oxidant
though
(presumably)
long-lived
chloride-to-cerium(IV)
charge
state
(ε
=
∼6000
cm–1),
was
used
turnover
dechlorination
Miyuara
borylation
With
[CeIIICl6]3–,
achieved
efficient
photoinduced
dehalogenation
unactivated
chlorides
with
broad
substrate
scope,
formally
two-photon
cycles
where
both
Ce(IV)
Lanthanide
photoredox
catalysis
now
being
applied
several
contexts
dehydrogenation
amines,
alkoxy-radical-mediated
C–C
cleavage
amination
alkanols,
C–H
alkanes.
Overall,
simple
photocatalysis
expected
find
practical
applications
synthesis,
pharmaceutical
development,
small
molecule
activation.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
122(2), P. 1925 - 2016
Published: Sept. 29, 2021
The
fields
of
C–H
functionalization
and
photoredox
catalysis
have
garnered
enormous
interest
utility
in
the
past
several
decades.
Many
different
scientific
disciplines
relied
on
strategies
including
natural
product
synthesis,
drug
discovery,
radiolabeling,
bioconjugation,
materials,
fine
chemical
synthesis.
In
this
Review,
we
highlight
use
reactions.
We
separate
review
into
inorganic/organometallic
catalysts
organic-based
catalytic
systems.
Further
subdivision
by
reaction
class─either
sp2
or
sp3
functionalization─lends
perspective
tactical
for
these
methods
synthetic
applications.
Science,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
364(6439)
Published: May 2, 2019
Visible-light
photoredox
catalysis
offers
a
distinct
activation
mode
complementary
to
thermal
transition
metal
catalyzed
reactions.
The
vast
majority
of
processes
capitalizes
on
precious
ruthenium(II)
or
iridium(III)
complexes
that
serve
as
single-electron
reductants
oxidants
in
their
photoexcited
states.
As
low-cost
alternative,
organic
dyes
are
also
frequently
used
but
general
suffer
from
lower
photostability.
Copper-based
photocatalysts
rapidly
emerging,
offering
not
only
economic
and
ecological
advantages
otherwise
inaccessible
inner-sphere
mechanisms,
which
have
been
successfully
applied
challenging
transformations.
Moreover,
the
combination
conventional
with
copper(I)
copper(II)
salts
has
emerged
an
efficient
dual
catalytic
system
for
cross-coupling
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
122(2), P. 2752 - 2906
Published: Aug. 10, 2021
Photoinduced
chemical
transformations
have
received
in
recent
years
a
tremendous
amount
of
attention,
providing
plethora
opportunities
to
synthetic
organic
chemists.
However,
performing
photochemical
transformation
can
be
quite
challenge
because
various
issues
related
the
delivery
photons.
These
challenges
barred
widespread
adoption
steps
industry.
past
decade,
several
technological
innovations
led
more
reproducible,
selective,
and
scalable
photoinduced
reactions.
Herein,
we
provide
comprehensive
overview
these
exciting
advances,
including
flow
chemistry,
high-throughput
experimentation,
reactor
design
scale-up,
combination
photo-
electro-chemistry.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
140(42), P. 13522 - 13533
Published: Oct. 11, 2018
In
this
invited
Perspective,
recent
developments
and
possible
future
directions
of
research
on
photoactive
coordination
compounds
made
from
nonprecious
transition
metal
elements
will
be
discussed.
The
focus
is
conceptually
new,
structurally
well-characterized
complexes
with
excited-state
lifetimes
between
10
ps
1
ms
in
fluid
solution
for
applications
photosensitizing,
light-harvesting,
luminescence
catalysis.
key
considered
herein
are
Cr,
Mn,
Fe,
Co,
Ni,
Cu,
Zn,
Zr,
Mo,
W
Ce
various
oxidation
states
equipped
diverse
ligands,
giving
access
to
long-lived
excited
via
a
range
fundamentally
different
types
electronic
transitions.
Research
performed
area
over
the
past
five
years
demonstrated
that
much
broader
spectrum
than
what
was
long
relevant
exhibits
useful
photophysics
photochemistry.
Science,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
363(6426), P. 489 - 493
Published: Feb. 1, 2019
The
rare
earths
(REs)
are
a
family
of
17
elements
that
exhibit
pronounced
chemical
similarities
as
group,
while
individually
expressing
distinctive
and
varied
electronic
properties.
These
atomistic
properties
extraordinarily
useful
motivate
the
application
REs
in
many
technologies
devices.
From
their
discovery
to
present
day,
major
challenge
faced
by
chemists
has
been
separation
RE
elements,
which
evolved
from
tedious
crystallization
highly
engineered
solvent
extraction
schemes.
increasing
incorporation
dependence
technology
have
raised
concerns
about
sustainability
motivated
recent
studies
for
improved
separations
achieve
circular
economy.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 9811 - 9840
Published: July 31, 2019
Solar
energy
is
a
renewable
resource
that
can
supply
our
needs
in
the
long
term.
A
semiconductor
photocatalysis
capable
of
utilizing
solar
has
appealed
to
considerable
interests
for
recent
decades,
owing
ability
aim
at
environmental
problems
and
produce
renewal
energy.
Much
effort
been
put
into
synthesis
highly
efficient
photocatalyst
promote
its
real
application
potential.
Hence,
we
reviewed
most
advanced
methods
strategies
terms
(i)
broadening
light
absorption
wavelengths,
(ii)
design
active
reaction
sites,
(iii)
control
electron–hole
(e–-h+)
recombination,
while
these
three
processes
could
be
influenced
by
remodeling
crystal
lattice,
surface,
interface.
Additionally,
individually
examined
their
current
applications
conversion
(i.e.,
hydrogen
evolution,
CO2
reduction,
nitrogen
fixation,
oriented
synthesis)
remediation
air
purification
wastewater
treatment).
Overall,
this
review,
particularly
focused
on
photocatalytic
activity
with
simultaneous
decontamination
further
enriched
mechanism
proposing
electron
flow
substance
conversion.
Finally,
review
offers
prospects
photocatalysts
following
vital
(distinct)
aspects:
large-scale
preparation
photocatalysts,
development
sustainable
systems,
optimization
process
practical
application.
ACS Central Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
6(8), P. 1317 - 1340
Published: July 16, 2020
As
the
breadth
of
radical
chemistry
grows,
new
means
to
promote
and
regulate
single-electron
redox
activities
play
increasingly
important
roles
in
driving
modern
synthetic
innovation.
In
this
regard,
photochemistry
electrochemistry-both
considered
as
niche
fields
for
decades-have
seen
an
explosive
renewal
interest
recent
years
gradually
have
become
a
cornerstone
organic
chemistry.
Outlook
article,
we
examine
current
state-of-the-art
areas
electrochemistry
photochemistry,
well
nascent
area
electrophotochemistry.
These
techniques
employ
external
stimuli
activate
molecules
imbue
privileged
control
reaction
progress
selectivity
that
is
challenging
traditional
chemical
methods.
Thus,
they
provide
alternative
entries
known
reactive
intermediates
enable
distinct
strategies
were
previously
unimaginable.
Of
many
hallmarks,
electro-
are
often
classified
"green"
technologies,
promoting
reactions
under
mild
conditions
without
necessity
potent
wasteful
oxidants
reductants.
This
reviews
most
growth
these
with
special
emphasis
on
conceptual
advances
given
rise
enhanced
accessibility
tools
trade.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
120(17), P. 9790 - 9833
Published: Aug. 6, 2020
Alkyl
radicals
are
key
intermediates
in
organic
synthesis.
Their
classic
generation
from
alkyl
halides
has
a
severe
drawback
due
to
the
employment
of
toxic
tin
hydrides
point
that
"flight
tyranny
tin"
radical
processes
was
considered
for
long
time
an
unavoidable
issue.
This
review
summarizes
main
alternative
approaches
unstabilized
radicals,
using
photons
as
traceless
promoters.
The
recent
development
photochemical
and
photocatalyzed
enabled
discovery
plethora
new
precursors,
opening
world
chemistry
broader
community,
thus
allowing
era
photon
democracy.