Advances in Organometallic Chemistry: Synthesis, Reactivity, and Structural Insights
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: organometallic chemistry; photo-catalysts; crystallography; DFT calculations; fluorescent probes; supramolecules
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Organometallic chemistry remains a cornerstone of innovation in synthetic strategies, catalysis, materials science, and biomedical applications. Recent advances have significantly expanded the possibilities offered by organometallic systems, with a particular emphasis on their tailored synthesis, diverse reactivity, and sophisticated structural insights. This Special Issue aims to present the latest developments in this dynamic field, showcasing cutting-edge research spanning from fundamental investigations to applied technologies.
Photo-catalytic and photo-induced organometallic systems continue to attract attention due to their capacity to promote selective transformations and enable new reaction pathways under mild conditions. Electro-catalytic organometallic systems also offer tremendous potential, driving sustainable and energy-efficient chemical transformations critical for environmental and industrial applications. Advances in methodologies such as C–H bond activation have further enriched synthetic approaches, enabling more efficient, atom-economical, and environmentally benign processes.
Similarly, bio-organometallic chemistry has emerged as a pivotal area, bridging the gap between traditional organometallic research and biomedical applications, including the development of fluorescent probes, pharmaceuticals, and biomolecular conjugates. Furthermore, the construction of supramolecular organometallic assemblies through non-covalent interactions enables the fine-tuning of molecular architectures and reactivity, paving the way for the development of innovative functional materials.
Finally, structural determination through advanced characterization techniques, notably single-crystal X-ray diffraction, continues to play a crucial role in unraveling structure–reactivity relationships, providing detailed insights into molecular interactions and dynamic behaviors. In this regard, theoretical and computational studies can provide deeper insight into the structural properties and reaction mechanisms of organometallic complexes, significantly enhancing predictive capabilities and guiding experimental design.
We look forward to receiving your submissions.
Dr. Donghyeon Kim
Dr. Zakir Ullah
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photo-catalytic/photo-induced organometallic systems
- bio-organometallic chemistry: fluorescent probes, pharmaceuticals, biomolecules
- theoretical and computational studies of organometallic complexes
- structural determination with single-crystal X-ray diffraction
- supramolecular organometallic assemblies
- electro-catalytic organometallic systems
- C–H bond activation
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