Issue 43, 2021

Nanomaterial catalysts for organic photoredox catalysis-mechanistic perspective

Abstract

Solar energy conversions play a vital role in the renewable energy industry. In recent years, photoredox organic transformations have been explored as an alternative way to use solar energy. Catalysts for such photocatalytic systems have evolved from homogeneous metal complexes to heterogeneous nanomaterials over the past few decades. Herein, three important carrier transfer mechanisms are presented, including charge transfer, energy transfer and hot carrier transfer. Several models established by researchers to understand the catalytic reaction mechanisms are also illustrated, which promote the reaction system design based on theoretical studies. New strategies are introduced in order to enhance catalytic efficiency for future prospects.

Graphical abstract: Nanomaterial catalysts for organic photoredox catalysis-mechanistic perspective

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
20 8月 2021
Accepted
14 10月 2021
First published
15 10月 2021

Nanoscale, 2021,13, 18044-18053

Nanomaterial catalysts for organic photoredox catalysis-mechanistic perspective

Q. Hu, X. Yu, S. Gong and X. Chen, Nanoscale, 2021, 13, 18044 DOI: 10.1039/D1NR05474K

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