Exploring Porphyrins, Phthalocyanines and Corroles as Photocatalysts for Organic Transformations

Abstract

In recent years, macrocycles have emerged as efficient and sustainable photosensitizers for the catalysis of organic transformations. This graphical review provides a concise overview of photocatalysis and photoredox catalysis utilizing three common macrocycles: porphyrins, phthalocyanines and corroles. They exhibit strong absorption in the visible region and can be easily oxidized or reduced, making them good candidates for photocatalysis.