The use of metal–ligand cooperation (MLC) by transition metal bifunctional catalysts has
emerged at the forefront of homogeneous catalysis science. Specially designed ligands can …

BACKGROUND Catalysis has had a transformative impact on society, playing a crucial role
in the production of modern materials, medicines, fuels, and chemicals. Precious metals …

Hydrogen gas obtained by the electrolysis of water has long been proposed as a clean and
sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Noble metals such as Pt are capable of splitting water …

Hydrogenase enzymes efficiently process H2 and protons at organometallic FeFe, NiFe, or
Fe active sites. Synthetic modeling of the many H2ase states has provided insight into …

The reaction takes place at a specialized metal center that dramatically increases the acidity
of H2 and leads to a heterolytic splitting of the molecule which is strongly accelerated by the …

Two major energy-related problems confront the world in the next 50 years. First, increased
worldwide competition for gradually depleting fossil fuel reserves (derived from past …

Reduction of oxides and oxoanions of carbon and nitrogen are of great contemporary
importance as they are crucial for a sustainable environment. Substantial research has been …

Catalytic dehydrogenation of alcohols represents an attractive approach for future
applications as hydrogen storage systems and clean synthesis of fine chemicals. Herein, an …

A rational approach is needed to design hydrogenation catalysts that make use of Earth-
abundant elements to replace the rare elements such as ruthenium, rhodium, and palladium …

Over the last 15 years, a plethora of research has provided major insights into the structure
and function of hydrogenase enzymes. This has led to the important development of …