Bifunctional Photocatalysts: Exploiting Proximity for Enhanced Reaction Performance
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.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Radical Photochemical Reactions
Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis
Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Chemistry - A European Journal
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 19
- Pages
- e70842–e70842
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN