Controlled ROS generation in pyridinium-functionalized nanocatalysts for selective photooxidation

  • Jing Wang Cui
  • , Shuai Ma
  • , Yun Rui Chen
  • , Jia Qi Pan
  • , Bin Tan
  • , Jie Zhang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A pyridinium-functionalized CP was ultrasonically transformed into nanoparticles, delivering a recyclable photocatalyst for selective alcohol oxidation. Notably, water addition triggers 1O2 generation via ˙O2 and H2O interactions, markedly boosting selectivity. This work presents the first exploration of pyridinium-bearing CPs functioning as nanocatalysts for controlled photooxidation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4122-4126
Number of pages5
JournalChemical Communications
Volume62
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Feb 2026
Externally publishedYes

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