reviewChemical Society ReviewsOct 25, 2013BRONZE OA

Heterogeneous visible light photocatalysis for selective organic transformations

Nanyang Technological University · Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

The future development of chemistry entails environmentally friendly and energy sustainable alternatives for organic transformations. Visible light photocatalysis can address these challenges, as reflected by recent intensive scientific endeavours to this end. This review covers state-of-the-art accomplishments in visible-light-induced selective organic transformations by heterogeneous photocatalysis. The discussion comprises three sections based on the photocatalyst type: metal oxides such as TiO2, Nb2O5 and ZnO; plasmonic photocatalysts like nanostructured Au, Ag or Cu supported on metal oxides; and polymeric graphitic carbon nitride. Finally, recent strides in bridging the gap between photocatalysis and…

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Keywords
  • Photocatalysis
  • Graphitic carbon nitride
  • Nanotechnology
  • Visible spectrum
  • Materials science
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Catalysis
  • Metal-organic framework
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