Visible-Light-Induced Excited-State Copper Catalysis: Recent Advances and Perspectives
Nian Li, Bo Li, Kathiravan Murugesan, Arunachalam Sagadevan, Magnus Rueping
Abstract
Photoactive copper complexes have gained significant attention due to their photocatalytic activities. Different homogeneous Cu(I) complexes, Cu(II) complexes, and heterogeneous copper-based photocatalysts have been investigated and utilized in a broad spectrum of organic transformations. These applications span radical additions, C–C bond and C–heteroatom bond cross-couplings, aerobic oxidative reactions, and kinetic resolutions. This review summarizes the advancements in this dynamic field of visible-light-induced, excited-state copper-catalyzed organic reactions over recent years. It is organized according to the type of excited copper species involved and provides a perspective on current and future developments.