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Carbon Nitride for the Selective Oxidation of Aromatic Alcohols in Water under Visible Light
Author(s) -
Long Baihua,
Ding Zhengxin,
Wang Xinchen
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.201300360
Subject(s) - catalysis , chemistry , carbon nitride , radical , visible spectrum , photocatalysis , graphitic carbon nitride , carbon fibers , alcohol oxidation , combinatorial chemistry , photochemistry , organic chemistry , computer science , materials science , algorithm , optoelectronics , composite number
The selective oxidation of aromatic alcohols in water is achieved by using a carbon nitride (CN) catalyst, dioxygen, and visible light. The unique electronic structure of CN avoids the direct formation of hydroxyl radicals, which typically cause the total oxidation of organics. The chemical stability of CN allows several chemical protocols for photoredox catalysis in water, as exemplified by cooperative catalysis involving Brønsted acids. This leads to a new, green pathway for diverse organic transformations using sunlight and water.