Abstract

Defective photocatalysis has emerged as a promising field in organic synthesis, providing a novel and efficient approach to produce organic compounds. Recent studies have demonstrated that introducing controlled defects into photocatalytic materials can significantly enhance their performance and broaden the scope of synthetic applications. Defective photocatalysis utilizes semiconductors with intentionally introduced defects such as vacancies and dopants. They have found applications in various organic transformations, including C–C and C–X bond formation, C–H functionalization, and cross-coupling reactions. This chapter furnishes knowledge about the concept of defects in materials and the role of defects for the enhancement of their photocatalytic properties for organic synthesis. It also offers valuable insights to researchers, scientists, and engineers working in the field of organic synthesis utilizing defective photocatalysts. This field holds great potential for advancements in the synthesis of complex organic compounds, contributing to the development of sustainable and efficient chemical processes.

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