Asymmetric hydrogenation (AH) of double bonds has been one of the most effective
methods for the preparation of chiral molecules and for the synthesis of important chiral …

This paper reviewed the recent research progress of organic reactions catalyzed by four
typical earth-abundant and 3d metal catalysts: Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni complexes and mainly …

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 …

In 2007 the members of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® Pharmaceutical Roundtable
assembled a list of key green chemistry research areas to both identify transformations that …

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 …

Homogeneous catalysis of organic transformations by metal complexes has been mostly
based on complexes of noble metals. In recent years, tremendous progress has been made …

Hydrometallation of alkenes and alkynes provides a straightforward route to access alkyl‐or
alkenyl‐metal reagents, which have a wide range of applications in organic transformations …

This review provides a comprehensive view of the application of first-row transition metals in
asymmetric hydrogenation and asymmetric transfer hydrogenation. The catalytic behavior of …

Cobalt has become increasingly attractive in homogeneous catalysis because of its unique
characteristics and outstanding catalytic performance in addition to being cheap and earth …

This is an overview of successes in the realm of catalytic homogeneous asymmetric
hydrogenation of substrates primarily of interest in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals in order …