What Types of Reactions Can Conjugated Polymers Catalyze?
Conjugated polymers have been studied for their catalytic activity in various types of reactions: - Oxidation Reactions: They can catalyze the oxidation of organic substrates, often using molecular oxygen as the oxidant. - Reduction Reactions: They are also useful in hydrogenation and other reduction processes. - Photocatalysis: Due to their unique optical properties, conjugated polymers can act as photocatalysts, absorbing light and facilitating photo-induced electron transfer processes.
