Recent Advances on C-H Functionalization via Oxidative Electrophotocatalysis

Direct and selective functionalization of relatively inert C-H bonds is a long-standing challenge in synthetic chemistry. While many strategies have been developed to date, new approach that does not require the use of transition-metals and oxidants is in high demand. Recently, electrophotocatalysis has emerged as a powerful means to effect direct C-H functionalization and other types of challenging transformations under mild reaction conditions. The recent advances on electro-photocatalytic C-H functionalization via anode oxidation are highlighted with a focus on mechanistic aspects. Challenges and opportunities of this emerging field are also discussed.