New diketopyrrolopyrrole–C60 architectures were synthesized as potential heavy atom-free photosensitizers in photodynamic inactivation of microorganisms.

This review covers the synthesis of coumarin–porphyrin, coumarin–phthalocyanine and coumarin–corrole conjugates and their potential applications. While coumarin–phthalocyanine conjugates were obtained almost exclusively by tetramerization of coumarin-functionalized phthalonitriles, coumarin–porphyrin and coumarin–corrole conjugates were prepared by complementary approaches: (a) direct synthesis of the tetrapyrrolic macrocycle using formylcoumarins and pyrrole or (b) by functionalization of the tetrapyrrolic macrocycle. In the last approach a range of reaction types were used, namely 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions, hetero-Diels–Alder, Sonogashira, alkylation or acylation reactions. This is clearly a more versatile approach, leading to a larger diversity of conjugates and allowing the access to conjugates bearing one to up to 16 coumarin units.

Activated carbon adsorbents were produced from particleboard and medium-density fiberboard, industry originated wastes, without value added applications. These materials were characterized, showing a well-developed microporous structure reaching 0.58 cm 3 /g, and afterwards, their potential application for the removal of phenoxy acetic acids and substituted urea herbicide was evaluated. Studies in liquid phase were conducted in 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D), 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy acetic acid (MCPA) and 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (diuron), being the obtained data linearized using the Langmuir and Freundlich equations. Results indicated high removal capabilities for the adsorptives in study, reaching 0.97, 1.37 and 1.87 mmol/g for diuron, 2,4-D, and MCPA respectively, allowing the conclusion that these materials should be studied further, having in mind real life applications.

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