Redox-neutral tri-/difluoromethylation of para-quinone methides with sodium sulfinates

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (13) ◽  
pp. 2061-2064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing-Yan Wu ◽  
Gui-Zhen Ao ◽  
Feng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Quinone Methides ◽  
Simple Protocol

A redox-neutral, mild, and simple protocol is developed for the synthesis of functionalized phenols from para-quinone methides upon visible-light irradiation.

Visible light-promoted umpolung coupling of aryl tri-/difluoroethanones with 2-alkenylpyridines

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (78) ◽  
pp. 11017-11020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Xu ◽  
Qing-Qiang Min ◽  
Na Li ◽  
Feng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Metal Free ◽  
Tertiary Alcohols ◽  
Simple Protocol

A metal-free, mild, and simple protocol is developed for the synthesis of tertiary alcohols bearing tri-/difluoromethyl groups upon visible-light irradiation.

Visible-light-mediated allylation of alkyl radicals with allylic sulfones via a deaminative strategy

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (23) ◽  
pp. 3443-3446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miao-Miao Zhang ◽  
Feng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Bond Formation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Alkyl Radicals ◽  
Simple Protocol ◽  
Terminal Alkenes

A mild and simple protocol is developed for the synthesis of terminal alkenes via site-specific C–C bond formation upon visible-light irradiation.

Photoredox-catalysed redox-neutral trifluoromethylation of vinyl azides for the synthesis of α-trifluoromethylated ketones

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (10) ◽  
pp. 1696-1699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai-Tao Qin ◽  
Shu-Wei Wu ◽  
Jia-Li Liu ◽  
Feng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Simple Protocol ◽  
Vinyl Azides

A redox-neutral, mild, and simple protocol is developed for the synthesis of α-trifluoromethylated ketones from vinyl azides upon visible-light irradiation.

Cu Doped TiO2: Visible Light Assisted Photocatalytic Antimicrobial Activity and High Temperature Anatase Stability

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snehamol Mathew ◽  
Priyanka Ganguly ◽  
Stephen Rhatigan ◽  
Vignesh Kumaravel ◽  
Ciara Byrne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Anatase Phase ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Bacterial Inactivation ◽  
X Ray

Indoor surface contamination by microbes is a major public health concern. A damp environment is one potential sources for microbe proliferation. Smart photocatalytic coatings on building surfaces using semiconductors like titania (TiO<sub>2</sub>) can effectively curb this growing threat.<b> </b>Metal-doped titania in anatase phase has been proved as a promising candidate for energy and environmental applications. In this present work, the antimicrobial efficacy of copper (Cu) doped TiO<sub>2 </sub>(Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub>) was evaluated against <i>Escherichia coli</i> (Gram-negative) and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (Gram-positive) under visible light irradiation. Doping of a minute fraction of Cu (0.5 mol %) in TiO<sub>2 </sub>was carried out <i>via</i> sol-gel technique. Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub> further calcined at various temperatures (in the range of 500 °C – 700 °C) to evaluate the thermal stability of TiO<sub>2</sub> anatase phase. The physico-chemical properties of the samples were characterised through X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy (XPS) and UV-visible spectroscopy techniques. XRD results revealed that the anatase phase of TiO<sub>2</sub> was maintained well, up to 650 °C, by the Cu dopant. UV-DRS results suggested that the visible light absorption property of Cu-TiO<sub>2 </sub>was enhanced and the band gap is reduced to 2.8 eV. Density functional theory (DFT) studies emphasises the introduction of Cu<sup>+</sup> and Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions by replacing Ti<sup>4+</sup> ions in the TiO<sub>2</sub> lattice, creating oxygen vacancies. These further promoted the photocatalytic efficiency. A significantly high bacterial inactivation (99.9%) was attained in 30 mins of visible light irradiation by Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub>.

Semiconductor Photocatalysts for Solar-to-Hydrogen Energy Conversion: Recent Advances of CdS

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxue Wei ◽  
Honglin Qin ◽  
Jinxin Deng ◽  
Xiaomeng Cheng ◽  
Mengdie Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Noble Metals ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Theoretical Design ◽  
Recent Developments

Introduction: Solar-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production from water splitting is one of the most promising solutions to satisfy the increasing demands of a rapidly developing society. CdS has emerged as a representative semiconductor photocatalyst due to its suitable band gap and band position. However, the poor stability and rapid charge recombination of CdS restrict its application for hydrogen production. The strategy of using a cocatalyst is typically recognized as an effective approach for improving the activity, stability, and selectivity of photocatalysts. In this review, recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation are summarized. In particular, the factors affecting the photocatalytic performance and new cocatalyst design, as well as the general classification of cocatalysts, are discussed, which includes a single cocatalyst containing noble-metal cocatalysts, non-noble metals, metal-complex cocatalysts, metal-free cocatalysts, and multi-cocatalysts. Finally, future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are described. Background: Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water splitting using photocatalyst semiconductors is one of the most promising solutions to satisfy the increasing demands of a rapidly developing society. CdS has emerged as a representative semiconductor photocatalyst due to its suitable band gap and band position. However, the poor stability and rapid charge recombination of CdS restrict its application for hydrogen production. The strategy of using a cocatalyst is typically recognized as an effective approach for improving the activity, stability, and selectivity of photocatalysts. Methods: This review summarizes the recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation. Results: Recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation are summarized. The factors affecting the photocatalytic performance and new cocatalyst design, as well as the general classification of cocatalysts, are discussed, which includes a single cocatalyst containing noble-metal cocatalysts, non-noble metals, metal-complex cocatalysts, metal-free cocatalysts, and multi-cocatalysts. Finally, future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are described. Conclusion: The state-of-the-art CdS for producing hydrogen from photocatalytic water splitting under visible light is discussed. The future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are also described.

Spatial separation of dual-cocatalysts on bismuth vanadate for selective aerobic oxidation of benzylalcohols to benzaldehydes under visible light irradiation

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (23) ◽  
pp. 6173-6179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Jin ◽  
Rengui Li ◽  
Yue Zhao ◽  
Xiaodan Liu ◽  
Xiaoqi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Aerobic Oxidation ◽  
Spatial Separation ◽  
Bismuth Vanadate ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Selective Aerobic Oxidation

Efficient converting of alcohols to aldehydes under visible light can be achieved on BiVO4 crystals with spatial separation of dual-cocatalysts.

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