Advantages
- Uses earth-abundant copper oxides to reduce reliance on expensive materials
- Operates under broadband light, eliminating the need for external heating
- Achieves high reaction yields in shorter time (1.5 hours)
- Avoids complex catalyst separation steps
- Enables sustainable and cost-effective C–C coupling
Summary
The Heck C–C coupling reaction is widely used in drug and chemical production, but traditional methods rely on expensive palladium catalysts and high heat, making them costly and unsustainable.
This invention introduces two copper-based hybrid photocatalysts Cu₂O–Pd and CuO–Pd that run the same reaction using only light. These materials are cheaper, cleaner, and eliminate the need for external heating or complex separation. The result is a faster, low-cost, and eco-friendly method to create essential chemical bonds.
This image shows how light powers the Heck C–C coupling reaction using CuO–Pd or Cu₂O–Pd hybrid photocatalysts, enabling clean and efficient bond formation without heat or costly materials.
Desired Partnerships
- License
- Sponsored Research
- Co-Development