Photoelectrochemical cell for P-H/C-H cross-coupling with hydrogen evolution

Chem Commun (Camb). 2019 Aug 27;55(70):10376-10379. doi: 10.1039/c9cc05375a.

Abstract

Photoelectrochemistry enables the formation of a variety of active intermediates for organic synthesis in an environmentally friendly manner. Herein, a photoelectrochemical cell is fabricated to realize activation of P-H/C-H bonds for cross-coupling hydrogen evolution. As compared with an electrochemical cell, nearly 90% external bias input is saved to drive the C-P bond construction with good to excellent yields.