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View article: Regenerative Photocatalysis
Regenerative Photocatalysis Open
Aiming to expand the reactivity domain of photocatalysis, we discovered the peculiar behaviour of a purely organic catalyst. Upon light irradiation, it undergoes controlled disruption, substrate activation, and regeneration in an unconvent…
View article: Graphisches Inhaltsverzeichnis: Angew. Chem. 5/2024
Graphisches Inhaltsverzeichnis: Angew. Chem. 5/2024 Open
Unique stimuli in organelles could trigger in situ self-assembly of nanofibers with ordered structures, thus exhibiting differential influences on cells.In this minireview, we feature nanofibers in organelles, highlight their formation mec…
View article: Graphical Abstract: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 5/2024
Graphical Abstract: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 5/2024 Open
Angewandte Chemie International Edition is a journal of the Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh), the largest chemistryrelated scientific society in continental Europe.Information on the various activities and services of the GDCh, for e…
View article: Synthetic Strategies for the Selective Functionalization of Carbon Nanodots Allow Optically Communicating Suprastructures
Synthetic Strategies for the Selective Functionalization of Carbon Nanodots Allow Optically Communicating Suprastructures Open
The surface of Carbon Nanodots (CNDs) stands as a rich chemical platform, able to regulate the interactions between particles and external species. Performing selective functionalization of these nanoscale entities is of practical importan…
View article: Carbon Vacancies Steer the Activity in Dual Ni Carbon Nitride Photocatalysis
Carbon Vacancies Steer the Activity in Dual Ni Carbon Nitride Photocatalysis Open
The manipulation of carbon nitride (CN) structures is one main avenue to enhance the activity of CN‐based photocatalysts. Increasing the efficiency of photocatalytic heterogeneous materials is a critical step toward the realistic implement…
View article: Tailoring the Chemical Structure of Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Dots for Nano‐Aminocatalysis in Aqueous Media
Tailoring the Chemical Structure of Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Dots for Nano‐Aminocatalysis in Aqueous Media Open
Amine‐rich carbon dots (NCDs) have become promising nano‐aminocatalytic platforms in organic synthesis. These nanomaterials can be effectively produced through straightforward bottom‐up approaches using inexpensive nitrogen‐containing mole…
View article: The Rational Design of Reducing Organophotoredox Catalysts Unlocks Proton-Coupled Electron-Transfer and Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Mechanisms
The Rational Design of Reducing Organophotoredox Catalysts Unlocks Proton-Coupled Electron-Transfer and Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Mechanisms Open
Photocatalysis has become a prominent tool in the arsenal of organic chemists to develop and (re)imagine transformations. However, only a handful of versatile organic photocatalysts (PCs) are available, hampering the discovery of new react…
View article: The Nickel Age in Synthetic Dual Photocatalysis: A Bright Trip Toward Materials Science
The Nickel Age in Synthetic Dual Photocatalysis: A Bright Trip Toward Materials Science Open
Recently, the field of dual photocatalysis has grown rapidly, to become one of the most powerful tools for the functionalization of organic molecules under mild conditions. In particular, the merging of Earth‐abundant nickel‐based catalyti…
View article: New Insights into the Exploitation of BODIPY Derivatives as Organic Photocatalysts
New Insights into the Exploitation of BODIPY Derivatives as Organic Photocatalysts Open
Boron‐dipyrromethene complexes (BODIPYs) are attracting a growing interest for their notable photophysical properties. Specifically, their application in organic photocatalysis is receiving particular attention thanks to their ability to u…
View article: The Photochemical Activity of a Halogen-Bonded Complex Enables the Microfluidic Light-Driven Alkylation of Phenols
The Photochemical Activity of a Halogen-Bonded Complex Enables the Microfluidic Light-Driven Alkylation of Phenols Open
A mild light-driven protocol for the direct alkylation of phenols is reported. The process is driven by the photochemical activity of a halogen-bonded complex formed upon complexation of the in situ generated electron-rich phenolate…
View article: Unveiling the Synthetic Potential of Substituted Phenols as Fully Recyclable Organophotoredox Catalysts for the Iodosulfonylation of Olefins
Unveiling the Synthetic Potential of Substituted Phenols as Fully Recyclable Organophotoredox Catalysts for the Iodosulfonylation of Olefins Open
We describe an efficient photocatalytic procedure for the direct iodosulfonylation of terminal olefins 3 with α-iodo phenylsulfones 4. Specifically, the process uses the simple, robust, and fully recyclable phenol derivative 6e as the prec…
View article: New insights into the exploitation of oxidized carbon nitrides as heterogeneous base catalysts
New insights into the exploitation of oxidized carbon nitrides as heterogeneous base catalysts Open
View article: Frontispiece: Turning the Light on Phenols: New Opportunities in Organic Synthesis
Frontispiece: Turning the Light on Phenols: New Opportunities in Organic Synthesis Open
Phenolic compounds are important functionalities in synthetic, natural, and industrial chemistry. Recently, the photochemical activity of their corresponding electron-rich anions (phenolates) has been exploited to perform novel carbon-carb…
View article: Turning the Light on Phenols: New Opportunities in Organic Synthesis
Turning the Light on Phenols: New Opportunities in Organic Synthesis Open
Phenols ( I ) are extremely relevant chemical functionalities in natural, synthetic and industrial chemistry. Their corresponding electron‐rich anions, namely phenolates ( I ), are characterized by interesting physicochemical properties th…
View article: Metal-Free Photocatalysis: Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial Connection toward Advanced Organic Synthesis
Metal-Free Photocatalysis: Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial Connection toward Advanced Organic Synthesis Open
Two-dimensional (2D) nanostructures are a frontier in materials chemistry as a result of their extraordinary properties. Metal-free 2D nanomaterials possess extra appeal due to their improved cost-effectiveness and lower toxicity with resp…
View article: Cover Feature: Use of Perylene Diimides in Synthetic Photochemistry (Eur. J. Org. Chem. 8/2021)
Cover Feature: Use of Perylene Diimides in Synthetic Photochemistry (Eur. J. Org. Chem. 8/2021) Open
The Cover Feature shows a classic C−C bond forming reaction driven by the photochemical activity of the most used perylene diimide (PDI). Indeed, this PDI is largely employed as organic photoredox catalyst for synthetic purposes. Thanks to…
View article: Use of Perylene Diimides in Synthetic Photochemistry
Use of Perylene Diimides in Synthetic Photochemistry Open
Perylene diimides (PDIs) are valuable organic chromophores that stand out for their outstanding optical and redox properties. Owing to these features, PDIs have emerged as prominent dyes capable of acting as photocatalysts for numerous rel…
View article: Novel idebenone analogs block Shc’s access to insulin receptor to improve insulin sensitivity
Novel idebenone analogs block Shc’s access to insulin receptor to improve insulin sensitivity Open
View article: Mapping the Surface Groups of Amine-Rich Carbon Dots Enables Covalent Catalysis in Aqueous Media
Mapping the Surface Groups of Amine-Rich Carbon Dots Enables Covalent Catalysis in Aqueous Media Open
View article: An oscillatory plug flow photoreactor facilitates semi-heterogeneous dual nickel/carbon nitride photocatalytic C–N couplings
An oscillatory plug flow photoreactor facilitates semi-heterogeneous dual nickel/carbon nitride photocatalytic C–N couplings Open
Dual nickel/photocatalytic C–N couplings are performed with an organic heterogeneous photocatalyst, in an oscillatory plug flow reactor. Reaction was complete in 20 min residence time, enabling 2.7 g h−1 throughput and 10-fold c…
View article: Use of Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Nanodots for the Photocatalytic Fluoroalkylation of Organic Compounds
Use of Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Nanodots for the Photocatalytic Fluoroalkylation of Organic Compounds Open
The use of amine‐rich N‐doped carbon nanodots (NCNDs) for the photochemical radical perfluoroalkylation of organic compounds is reported. This operationally simple approach occurs under mild conditions producing valuable new C−C bonds. The…
View article: Evaluation of synthetic substituted 1,2-dioxanes as novel agents against human leishmaniasis
Evaluation of synthetic substituted 1,2-dioxanes as novel agents against human leishmaniasis Open
The treatment of human leishmaniasis is currently based on few compounds that are highly toxic, expensive and have a high rate of treatment failure. A number of recent studies on new drugs focuses on natural or semi-synthetic compounds. Am…