Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide formation is an advancing field with various approaches motivated by the promise of a green oxidant and energy carrier for a sustainable future. An assessment on quantification methods, sacrificial agents and best practices is provided to avoid false positives and support progress in the field.
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Freese, T., Meijer, J.T., Feringa, B.L. et al. An organic perspective on photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide. Nat Catal 6, 553–558 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41929-023-00980-x
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