Carbon dot/TiO2 nanocomposites as photocatalysts for metallaphotocatalytic carbon–heteroatom cross-couplings

Abstract

Carbon dots have been previosly immobilized on titanium dioxide to generate photocatalysts for pollutant degradation and water splitting. Here we demonstrate that these nanocomposites are valuable photocatalysts for metallaphotocatalytic carbon–heteroatom cross-couplings. These sustainable materials show a large applicability, high photostability, excellent reusability, and broadly absorb across the visible-light spectrum.