SULFUR CATALYSTS

May 01 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Blue Light in Chemical Reactions

The world of organic chemistry is buzzing with excitement over a new type of catalyst. This catalyst uses visible light to drive chemical reactions. Most of the focus has been on oxygen and nitrogen-based catalysts, like acridinium and pyrylium salts. However, sulfur-based catalysts have been largely overlooked until now. A new sulfur-containing catalyst has eme...

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