Transition Metal Complexes as Catalysts
A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Organometallic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2022) | Viewed by 852
Special Issue Editors
Interests: catalysis; transition-metals; ligand design; green chemistry; sustainability; biomass; feedstock chemicals; bioplastics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Transition metal catalysis is at the forefront of driving developments in contemporary organic synthesis, polymerization reactions, biomass valorization, pollutant remediation, and various other areas. Through these catalytic reactions, researchers have been able to reveal unexpected reactivity, such as the activation of inert bonds as well as achieve construction of unique motifs, synthesize new materials, produce fine chemicals from biomass feedstock and atmospheric pollutants, etc. In this respect, the use of well-defined transition metal complexes as catalysts where the catalytic metal center is stabilized by an organic ligand is particularly fascinating. The ligand backbone is effective in controlling aspects such as reactivity, selectivity, efficiency, and stability of the catalytic metal center. Numerous studies on the ability of the ligand to cooperatively engage with the metal center in facilitating chemical catalysis have also been documented in recent years. This Special Issue aims to capture current endeavors in the broad area of the use of discrete transition-metal complexes in promoting various catalytic reactions.
Prof. Dr. Alex John
Prof. Dr. Keying Ding
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- catalysis
- transition metal complexes
- ligand design
- bond activation
- organic synthesis
- biomass conversion (valorization)
- selectivity
- efficiency
