Applications of Electrophotocatalysis in C-H Functionalization of Organic Molecules

Electrophotocatalysis (EPC) has evolved as a new scientific discipline around the boundary of highly active fields: electrochemistry and photocatalysis. EPC allows us to combine the energy of light and electric potential to activate previously inaccessible compounds via single-electron transfer (SET). Herein, we review the most essential applications of EPC to the C-H functionalization of molecules. This work discusses mechanisms that can be encountered when designing such processes and analyzes technical aspects of performing EPC reactions in the laboratory. Electrochemistry and photochemistry join forces in the booming field of electrophotocatalysis. Electrophotocatalytic activation is suitable to engage even previously inaccessible compounds in C-H functionalization reactions. Herin we provide an overview of recent developments in this field. image