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Photocatalysis with Quantum Dots and Visible Light for Effective Organic Synthesis
Author(s) -
Huang Cheng,
Li XuBing,
Tung ChenHo,
Wu LiZhu
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.201800391
Subject(s) - quantum dot , nanotechnology , photocatalysis , visible spectrum , materials science , absorption (acoustics) , organic synthesis , chemistry , optoelectronics , catalysis , organic chemistry , composite material
Colloidal semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) have recently attracted widespread interest for diverse applications. Owing to their quantum confinement effects, rich surface binding properties, high surface‐to‐volume ratios, broad and intense absorption spectra in the visible region, and low cost as well, QDs offer new and versatile ways to serve as photocatalysts for organic synthesis. Most recently, the use of QDs photocatalysts is springing up in organic synthesis. Herein, we highlight the recent advances of QDs used for smart and clean organic transformations.