Nature-inspired polymer photocatalysts for green NADH regeneration and nitroarene transformation

• Published in: Chemosphere (Oxford) 2024-04, Vol.353, p.141491-141491, Article 141491
• Main Authors: Singh, Ranjeet, Yadav, Rajesh K., Satyanath, Singh, Satyam, Shahin, Rehana, Umar, Ahmad, Ibrahim, Ahmed A., Singh, Omvir, Gupta, Navneet K., Singh, Chandani, Baeg, Jin OoK, Baskoutas, Sotirios
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Ferrocene; Light; NAD; NADH regeneration; Nitroarene fixation; Organic Chemicals - chemistry; Photosynthesis; Solar Energy; Sunlight; TFc photocatayst
• ISSN: 0045-6535; 1879-1298
• DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141491

Photocatalysis has emerged as a promising approach for generating solar chemical and organic transformations under the solar light spectrum, employing polymer photocatalysts. In this study, our aim is to achieve the regeneration of NADH and fixation of nitroarene compounds, which hold significant importance in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, biology, and chemistry. The development of an in-situ nature-inspired artificial photosynthetic pathway represents a challenging task, as it involves harnessing solar energy for efficient solar chemical production and organic transformation. In this work, we have successfully synthesized a novel artificial photosynthetic polymer, named TFc photocatalyst, through the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction between triptycene (T) and a ferrocene motif (Fc). The TFC photocatalyst is a promising material with excellent optical properties, an appropriate band gap, and the ability to facilitate the regeneration of NADH and the fixation of nitroarene compounds through photocatalysis. These characteristics are necessary for several applications, including organic synthesis and environmental remediation. Our research provides a significant step forward in establishing a reliable pathway for the regeneration and fixation of solar chemicals and organic compounds under the solar light spectrum. Bio-inspired In-Situ Synthesis of Polymer Photocatalyst for Selective Enzymatic 1,4-NADH Regeneration and Nitroarene Fixation. [Display omitted] •Polymer Photocatalyst for Selective Enzymatic Regeneration and Nitroarene Fixation.•Photocatalyst exhibits exceptional optical properties.•Photocatalyst exhibits exceptional photocatalytic performance and selectivity.