Mesoionic carbenes are a subclass of the family of N-heterocyclic carbenes that generally
feature less heteroatom stabilization of the carbenic carbon and hence impart specific donor …

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 …

Metal–ligand cooperation (MLC) has become an important concept in catalysis by transition
metal complexes both in synthetic and biological systems. MLC implies that both the metal …

Activation of inert chemical bonds by transition metal complexes is an area of utmost
importance. Efficient bond activation can provide a leading entry to successful catalytic …

The catalytic reduction of carboxylic acid derivatives has witnessed a rapid development in
recent years. These reactions, involving molecular hydrogen as the reducing agent, can be …

Pincer complexes are becoming increasingly important for organometallic chemistry and
organic synthesis. Since numerous applications for such catalysts have been developed in …

Our planet urgently needs sustainable solutions to alleviate the anthropogenic global
warming and climate change. Homogeneous catalysis has the potential to play a …

The efficient transformation of CO2 into chemicals and fuels is a key challenge for the
decarbonisation of the synthetic production chain. Formic acid (FA) represents the first …

Green chemistry provides a broad range of possibilities for researchers to design products
and processes that minimise or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances …

Homogeneously catalyzed reactions often make use of additives and promotors that affect
reactivity patterns and improve catalytic performance. While the role of reaction promotors is …