Synthetic Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Interests: calixarenes; coordination chemistry’ catalysis; polymers; imaging and anti-cancer agents
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Dear Colleagues,
In metal-based polymerization processes, the choice of ligand bound at the metal, even within the same family of ligand types, can greatly influence the outcome of the process. Subtle changes in the sterics and/or the electronics associated with the ligand can have dramatic effects on both the catalytic activity of the system and the properties of the resultant products. With this in mind, we are pleased to invite you to publish your latest synthetic ligand designs, the resulting catalysts/catalysis, and the impact of these ligands on the catalytic process of your choice. Alternatively, we are happy to receive submissions related to known ligands but which are applied in new ways to enhance catalytic processes. Both homogeneous and heterogeneous systems are welcome.
We are particularly interested in the design of new potential ligand systems as well as how ligand varation at the metal can impact upon catalytic performance and polymer properties. The catalysis can be in, but is not limited to, areas such as polyolefins, or greener processes e.g. ring opening homo-/co-polymerizations.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Carl Redshaw
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- coordination chemistry
- organometallic chemistry
- ligand design
- catalyst design
- inorganic
- organic
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