Visible Light Active Photocatalysts for Organic Synthesis
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Organic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Visible light-driven photocatalysis has emerged as a transformative approach in organic synthesis, offering a green and energy-efficient alternative to conventional thermal or UV light-mediated processes. By leveraging abundant solar energy or artificial visible light sources, researchers have unlocked novel reaction pathways for constructing complex molecules under mild conditions. Despite rapid progress, challenges remain in optimizing catalyst stability, selectivity, and scalability, while expanding the scope of photocatalytic reactions. We welcome original research articles and review papers focusing on, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Design of Novel Photocatalysts: Development of metal complexes, organic dyes, inorganic semiconductors (e.g., MOFs, COFs, perovskites), or hybrid systems with enhanced visible-light absorption and charge separation.
- Mechanistic Insights: Advanced spectroscopic or computational studies elucidating reaction mechanisms and catalytic cycles.
- Synthetic Applications: Visible light-driven C–H/C-X functionalization, cross-coupling, asymmetric catalysis, or tandem reactions for pharmaceuticals.
- Sustainability: Strategies to improve catalyst recyclability, reduce reliance on precious metals, or integrate renewable energy sources.
This Special Issue will provide a platform to showcase high-impact work to a global audience of chemists. Contributions will be rigorously peer-reviewed and published rapidly, ensuring timely dissemination of discoveries. We look forward to your participation in advancing this dynamic field. Your expertise will help shape a comprehensive resource for researchers striving to merge photocatalysis with sustainable synthesis.
Prof. Dr. Wentao Xu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- organic chemistry
- photocatalyst
- synthesis
- radical
- single-electron transfer
- atom transfer
- energy transfer
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