Photo-Activated Carbon Dots as Catalysts in Knoevenagel Condensation: An Advance in the Synthetic Field
Photoinduced chemical reactions and the development of new materials represent a current and significant topic. We present a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to the Knoevenagel condensation reaction involving carbonyl and active methylene compounds. Our method utilizes photo-activated carbon do...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-08-01
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| Series: | Photochem |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7256/4/3/22 |
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| Summary: | Photoinduced chemical reactions and the development of new materials represent a current and significant topic. We present a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to the Knoevenagel condensation reaction involving carbonyl and active methylene compounds. Our method utilizes photo-activated carbon dots (CDs) derived from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5HMF) within an aqueous medium and does not require acidic, basic, or thermal conditions. This protocol operates effectively with aromatic, aliphatic, and heteroaromatic aldehydes and ketones. The 5HMF-derived-CDs can be reused four times without significant loss of activity. Moreover, this methodology is suitable for scaling up reactions, thereby highlighting its potential for industrial applications. |
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| ISSN: | 2673-7256 |