Visible-light-promoted synthesis is an innovative and sustainable approach in organic chemistry that uses visible light—typically from LEDs or sunlight—as an energy source to drive chemical reactions. This method leverages photocatalysts that absorb visible light and initiate transformations under mild conditions, reducing the need for high temperatures or harsh reagents. It's particularly valuable for forming complex molecules with high efficiency and selectivity. Since visible light is abundant and non-toxic, this technique supports greener synthetic pathways and aligns with principles of green chemistry, making it highly attractive for pharmaceuticals, materials science, and fine chemical industries.
Selected publications of this research line:
1.Visible-Light-Promoted Synthesis of 1,6-Imino Alcohols by Metal-Free 1,2-Carboimination of Alkenes
María J. Cabrera-Afonso, Aida Jaafar, Christian Cristóbal, Javier Adrio, Maria Ribagorda
Org. Lett. 2025, 27, 2346-2351.
DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.5c00082
2.δ-Amination of alkyl alcohols via energy transfer photocatalysis
C. Cristóbal, I. Alonso, F. Tato, M. J. Cabrera-Afonso, J. Adrio, M. Ribagorda
Org. Chem. Front. 2024, 11, 7037-7043.
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01522C