Conspectus Transition metal catalyzed asymmetric hydrofunctionalization of readily
available unsaturated hydrocarbons presents one of the most straightforward and atom …

The use of 3d metals in de/hydrogenation catalysis has emerged as a competitive field with
respect to “traditional” precious metal catalyzed transformations. The introduction of …

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 …

It is well-recognized that N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands have provided a new
dimension to the design of homogeneous catalysts. Part of the success of this type of ligands …

Pincers, tridentate ligands that prefer a meridional geometry, are a rising class because of
their distinctive combination of properties. They permit a good level of control on the nature …

The different types of acceptorless alcohol dehydrogenation (AAD) reactions are discussed,
followed by the catalysts and mechanisms involved. Special emphasis is put on the common …

The sustainable production of clean energy constitutes one of the most important scientific
challenges of the 21st century. Currently, the major part of the global energy supply is …

Transition metal hydrides play a critical role in stoichiometric and catalytic transformations.
Knowledge of free energies for cleaving metal hydride bonds enables the prediction of …

Among the various characteristics of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), redox activity, the
ability to store or release electrons is a vital property for functional MOFs in applications like …

Nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions often employ bidentate π-acceptor N-ligands to
facilitate radical pathways. This report presents the synthesis and characterization of a …