Recent Advances in Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry: Innovations from Japan

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, entitled “Recent Advances in Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry: Innovations from Japan”, will explore efforts in the field of catalysis in organic and polymer chemistry in Japan. Submissions can include original and high-quality research communications, articles, and review articles on related topics, such as organic and polymer synthesis using catalysts (metal catalysts and organocatalysts). Included topics will span homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis and organic, organometallic, inorganic, and bioinorganic chemistry. In detail, this includes (i) catalytic organic transformations or new synthetic strategies for the synthesis of fine chemicals and polymer synthesis; (ii) green and sustainable catalytic reactions and/or processes, including new reaction media and enriched atom utilization; (iii) precise polymerization designed by new catalysts or efficient methods; (iv) basic synthesis and the chemical reaction of new transition metal complexes directed not only at efficient organic transformations but also for olefin polymerization (polymer synthesis); and (v) mechanistic studies on the molecular level (kinetics, spectroscopic, computational, reaction chemistry, etc.).

We look forward to receiving your contributions on this interesting topic, taking the opportunity to look at recent developments, and explore the future scope in this field.

Prof. Dr. Kotohiro Nomura
Prof. Dr. Masamichi Ogasawara
Prof. Dr. Hiroto Yoshida
Prof. Dr. Masafumi Hirano
Guest Editors

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