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ArticleBeilstein journal of organic chemistry2025

Photomechanochemistry: harnessing mechanical forces to enhance photochemical reactions.

Francesco Mele, Ana Maria Constantin, Andrea Porcheddu, Raimondo Maggi, Giovanni Maestri, Nicola Della Ca', Luca Capaldo

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Article in Beilstein journal of organic chemistry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Francesco Mele *SynCat Lab, Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6921-1963
Ana Maria Constantin *SynCat Lab, Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7781-2064
Andrea PorchedduDipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Geologiche, Università degli Studi di Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria, SS554 bivio per Sestu, 09042-Monserrato (CA), Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7367-1102
Raimondo MaggiSynCat Lab, Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3811-7186
Giovanni MaestriCIRCC (Interuniversity Consortium Chemical Reactivity and Catalysis), via Celso Ulpiani 27, 70126 Bari, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0244-8605
Nicola Della Ca'SynCat Lab, Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7853-7954
Luca CapaldoSynCat Lab, Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7114-267X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Photomechanochemistry, i.e., the merger of light energy and mechanical forces, is emerging as a new trend in organic synthesis, enabling unique reactivities of fleeting excited states under solvent-minimized conditions. Despite its transformative potential, the field faces significant technological challenges that must be addressed to unlock its full capabilities. In this Perspective, we analyze selected examples to showcase the available technologies to combine light and mechanical forces, including manual grinding, vortex and shaker mixing, rod milling, and ball milling. By examining the advantages and limitations of each approach, we aim to provide an overview of the current state of synthetic photomechanochemistry to identify opportunities for future advancements in this rapidly evolving area of research.

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light-mediated synthesismechanochemistryphotomechanochemistry

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PMID40041196
PMCPMC11878148

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