Nanomaterials in photocatalysed organic transformations: development, prospects and challenges

Abstract

Photoredox catalysis has gained widespread attention in the recent years as a powerful tool to drive chemical transformations in the presence of light, particularly for molecules that are capable of...

An efficient photocatalysis-self-Fenton system based on Fe(ii)-MOF/g-C3N4for direct hydroxylation of benzene to phenol

“…Indeed, the part of hydroxyl radicals which was involved in the hydroxylation of benzene was decreased, while the part of which led to the self-quenching side reaction was increased. 41–45 Therefore, the optimum amount of trifluoroacetic acid was 0.1 g in this system.…”

2D-MoS2-supported copper peroxide nanodots with enhanced nanozyme activity: application in antibacterial activity

“…Among the various other reported nanomaterials for POD-like activity, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have gained significant interest due to their easy fabrication, tuneable optoelectronic properties, 20 and a large surface-to-volume ratio. Owing to the ease of exfoliation from the bulk phase, two-dimensional MoS 2 nanosheets have been extensively explored in the fields of catalysis, 21,22 drug delivery, 23,24 and biomedicine. 25 The superior biocompatibility of MoS 2 makes it advantageous over other nanomaterials for biological applications.…”