Photoredox-catalyzed C–S bond formation using a Cu₂O/THPP nanocomposite under visible light: A practical approach to thioether synthesis, By Najmeh Nowrouzi

Research

Title	Photoredox-catalyzed C–S bond formation using a Cu₂O/THPP nanocomposite under visible light: A practical approach to thioether synthesis
Type	Article
Keywords	Photocatalyst Cu₂O/THPP Carboxylic acids Aldehydes Thioethers C–S bond
Journal	Molecular Catalysis
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcat.2025.115629
Researchers	kimia keshvarz (First researcher) , Najmeh Nowrouzi (Second researcher)

Abstract

A novel light-driven strategy for efficient C–S bond formation has been developed using a Cu₂O/THPP nanocatalyst. Operated under ambient conditions and white LED irradiation, this method enables the smooth conversion of carboxylic acids or aldehydes into thioethers in high yields via disulfide activation. This radical-mediated transformation offers a green, selective, and practical approach for the synthesis of bioactive sulfur-containing compounds, underscoring its strong potential in sustainable organic synthesis.