Heterogeneous visible light photocatalysis for selective organic transformations, authored by Lang, Xianjun, Chen, Xiaodong, and Zhao, Jincai, is a review article published in the Chemical Society Reviews in 2014. The article discusses the development of visible-light-induced selective organic transformations using heterogeneous photocatalysts. It covers three main types of photocatalysts: metal oxides such as TiO₂, Nb₂O₅, and ZnO; plasmonic photocatalysts like nanostructured Au, Ag, or Cu supported on metal oxides; and polymeric graphitic carbon nitride. The review highlights recent advances in bridging photocatalysis with other catalytic areas to overcome the limitations of photocatalysis and develop more creative synthetic methods. The article discusses the challenges of traditional photochemical reactions, such as the need for UV light and low selectivity. It emphasizes the advantages of visible light photocatalysis, which allows for higher selectivity and more efficient use of sunlight. The review also explores the role of heteroatoms in enhancing the photocatalytic activity of metal oxides and the importance of combining photocatalysts with other catalysts like Pd or organocatalysts to improve reaction efficiency. The review covers various reactions, including the oxidation of alcohols and amines, the formation of imines, and the epoxidation of alkenes. It discusses the use of plasmonic photocatalysts, such as Au, Ag, and Cu nanoparticles, which can enhance the efficiency of visible light-induced reactions. The article also highlights the potential of polymeric graphitic carbon nitride as a metal-free photocatalyst for selective redox reactions. The review concludes that while visible light photocatalysis offers many advantages, there are still challenges to overcome, such as the need for higher temperatures and oxygen pressures in some reactions. The article suggests that future research should focus on developing more efficient and cost-effective photocatalysts, including organic dyes that can be anchored on heterogeneous catalysts to achieve synergistic effects. The review emphasizes the importance of combining different catalytic approaches to achieve more efficient and selective organic transformations under visible light irradiation.Heterogeneous visible light photocatalysis for selective organic transformations, authored by Lang, Xianjun, Chen, Xiaodong, and Zhao, Jincai, is a review article published in the Chemical Society Reviews in 2014. The article discusses the development of visible-light-induced selective organic transformations using heterogeneous photocatalysts. It covers three main types of photocatalysts: metal oxides such as TiO₂, Nb₂O₅, and ZnO; plasmonic photocatalysts like nanostructured Au, Ag, or Cu supported on metal oxides; and polymeric graphitic carbon nitride. The review highlights recent advances in bridging photocatalysis with other catalytic areas to overcome the limitations of photocatalysis and develop more creative synthetic methods. The article discusses the challenges of traditional photochemical reactions, such as the need for UV light and low selectivity. It emphasizes the advantages of visible light photocatalysis, which allows for higher selectivity and more efficient use of sunlight. The review also explores the role of heteroatoms in enhancing the photocatalytic activity of metal oxides and the importance of combining photocatalysts with other catalysts like Pd or organocatalysts to improve reaction efficiency. The review covers various reactions, including the oxidation of alcohols and amines, the formation of imines, and the epoxidation of alkenes. It discusses the use of plasmonic photocatalysts, such as Au, Ag, and Cu nanoparticles, which can enhance the efficiency of visible light-induced reactions. The article also highlights the potential of polymeric graphitic carbon nitride as a metal-free photocatalyst for selective redox reactions. The review concludes that while visible light photocatalysis offers many advantages, there are still challenges to overcome, such as the need for higher temperatures and oxygen pressures in some reactions. The article suggests that future research should focus on developing more efficient and cost-effective photocatalysts, including organic dyes that can be anchored on heterogeneous catalysts to achieve synergistic effects. The review emphasizes the importance of combining different catalytic approaches to achieve more efficient and selective organic transformations under visible light irradiation.