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Enhanced Photoredox Activity in Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Nitride for Heterogeneous Nitrogen and Oxygen Radical Reactions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A nitrogen-doped carbon nitride (NCN) has been synthesized and utilized for the sustainable generation of reactive nitrogen and oxygen radicals under mild photocatalytic conditions. This material exhibits a significant improvement in the separation and transfer of photoexcited charge carriers, which facilitates the direct activation of N─H and O─H bonds to achieve a variety of radical carboamination, oxyamination and deoxygenation reactions. The NCN catalyst has further demonstrated its robust photoredox activity through several successful applications, including the aerobic oxidation of boronic acids and the controllable oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and carboxylic acids. Moreover, the NCN catalyst maintains its reactivity and efficiency even after multiple cycles of use, showcasing its durability and potential for practical applications in sustainable chemistry.

Source: Advanced Science

DOI: 10.1002/advs.202417752

Authors: Lan Qin, Huan Liu, Yi Wei, Lian‐Qing Chen, Xiao‐Qiang Hu

Institution: South Central Minzu University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,730

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China