Lead-free CsAgBiBr double perovskite microcrystals for effective visible-light photocatalytic thio/selenocyanation

Lead-free perovskite microcrystals (MCs) have been regarded as promising potential photocatalysts, owing to their high molar extinction coefficient, low economic cost, adjustable light absorption range, and ample surface-active sites. Herein, C-3 thio/selenocyanation of indoles is demonstrated in high selectivity and yield by using lead-free double perovskite Cs 2 AgBiBr 6 MCs under visible light irradiation. Moreover, the photocatalyst can be recycled at least 5 times without a significant decrease in catalytic activity. An efficient lead-free double perovskite Cs 2 AgBiBr 6 catalyzed C-3 thio/selenocyanation of indoles under visible-light have been developed, in which the photocatalyst can be recycled at least five times without a substantial decrease in efficiency.