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Mechanistic Studies in Photocatalysis
Author(s) -
Buzzetti Luca,
Crisenza Giacomo E. M.,
Melchiorre Paolo
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.201809984
Subject(s) - photocatalysis , biochemical engineering , process (computing) , nanotechnology , perception , computer science , management science , data science , chemistry , engineering , materials science , psychology , neuroscience , organic chemistry , catalysis , operating system
The fast‐moving fields of photoredox and photocatalysis have recently provided fresh opportunities to expand the potential of synthetic organic chemistry. Advances in light‐mediated processes have mainly been guided so far by empirical findings and the quest for reaction invention. The general perception, however, is that photocatalysis is entering a more mature phase where the combination of experimental and mechanistic studies will play a dominant role in sustaining further innovation. This Review outlines the key mechanistic studies to consider when developing a photochemical process, and the best techniques available for acquiring relevant information. The discussion will use selected case studies to highlight how mechanistic investigations can be instrumental in guiding the invention and development of synthetically useful photocatalytic transformations.