Oxidized g-C3N4 displays very good catalytic
performances in the generation of 1O2 under
photochemical conditions. The hetero-Diels–Alder and ene reactions
were conducted on a variety of dienes and alkenes showing a general
ability of oxidized g-C3N4 to promote chemoselective
and unselective oxidative processes in strong dependence from the
substrates. The results offer a good panorama of the ability of this
type of catalysts to be employed in organic reactions to prepare valuable
synthons that can be used in several value-added preparations. A fine-tuning
of the oxidative properties through further investigations on the
synthesis of suitably modified g-C3N4 will be
of great importance in determining a sustainable change in the approach
to 1O2 generation methods, allowing for greener
ways to perform organic reactions.
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