Chemical synthesis plays a crucial role in modern technology and our everyday life. From plastics to pharmaceuticals, virtually every facet of society is impacted by our ability to construct small molecules and macromolecules. Given our strong dependence on synthetic chemicals, the development of efficient methods to produce them is a major focus in chemical research. As of 2017, the chemical industry consumes 28% and 10% of the industrial and global energy, respectively. Thus, alternative approaches to chemical synthesis that minimize energy consumption and increase efficiency are needed.