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Bifunctional Photocatalysts: Exploiting Proximity for Enhanced Reaction Performance

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The bifunctional approach has often been employed in catalysis to obtain more effective and enantioselective transformations. In the sub-area of photocatalysis, bifunctional systems have been designed (i) to introduce chirality in the system and thus gain stereocontrol, and (ii) to more effectively exploit the short-lived catalytic intermediates (e.g., photoexcited species and radicals). In some cases, instead of two distinct catalytic units, a single photoactive group displaying also other types of activity can be employed ("bivalent photocatalysts"). This review aims to cover the most recent examples in this field, establishing-when possible-a comparison with the corresponding dual catalytic systems.

Source: Chemistry - A European Journal

DOI: 10.1002/chem.70842

Authors: Luigi Dolcini, Daniele Lavelli, Alberto Dal Corso, Luca Pignataro

Institutions: University of Milan, University of Regensburg

Language: English

Topic: Radical Photochemical Reactions

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,640

Funder: Università degli Studi di Milano