A New Quantum Dot Photoreductant Uses 99% Less Light Energy for Organic Reactions

A new quantum dot photoreductant uses 99% less light energy for organic reactions

Chemists at the School of Science of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently made significant progress in photocatalysis by unveiling a "super" photoreductant, marking a major advancement in organic synthesis.

HKUST Chemists Discover a “Super” Photoreductant to Leap Forward in Photocatalysis

HKUST Chemists Discover a “Super” Photoreductant to Leap Forward in Photocatalysis - Preview Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 07/03/2025 - 14:39 Chemists at the School of Science of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently made a significant breakthrough in photocatalysis by unveiling a “super” photoreductant, marking a major advancement in organic synthesis. Quantum dots (QDs) hold great promise as photocatalysts fo…