Applications of Electrophotocatalysis in C−H Functionalization of Organic Molecules
Samuel Andrejčák, Michal Májek
Abstract
Electrophotocatalysis (EPC) has evolved as a new scientific discipline around the boundary of highly active fields: electrochemistry and photocatalysis. EPC allows us to combine the energy of light and electric potential to activate previously inaccessible compounds via single-electron transfer (SET). Herein, we review the most essential applications of EPC to the C-H functionalization of molecules. This work discusses mechanisms that can be encountered when designing such processes and analyzes technical aspects of performing EPC reactions in the laboratory.
Topics & Concepts
Surface modificationOrganic moleculesNanotechnologyMoleculePhotocatalysisElectrochemistryEnergy transferElectron transferWork (physics)Computer scienceChemistryMaterials scienceCombinatorial chemistryEngineeringPhotochemistryMechanical engineeringOrganic chemistryChemical physicsElectrodeCatalysisPhysical chemistryRadical Photochemical ReactionsCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts