Ruthenium Catalysts

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Catalysts highlights challenging aspects of the design and applications of the presently exceptionally broad array of ruthenium catalysts active in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Ruthenium-based catalysts are involved in a variety of organic reactions, such as alkylation, allylation, arylation, cyclization, cyclopropanation, hydrogenation, hydroformylation, hydrosilylation, hydroxylation, isomerization, olefin metathesis, oxidation, transfer hydrogenation, tandem reactions, water splitting, etc. Ru-catalysis is effectively exploited in the synthesis of natural and biologically active organic compounds, to access recognized chemotherapeutic agents, supramolecular assemblies, smart materials, specialty polymers, biopolymers, agrochemicals, and, increasingly, in valorization of renewable resources as platform chemicals for polymers. A particular attention is devoted to contemporary endeavors in C-H and C-X bond activation, olefin metathesis, and newest trends of green chemistry, such as water oxidation and hydrogen production, reduction of CO₂ to CO, oleochemistry and reactions in eco-friendly media. Contents will encompass novel mono- and binuclear ruthenium catalysts bearing chiral and multidentate ligands. The editors hope that the topics covered in this issue will convey the expanding potential of ruthenium catalysts and will be of interest for those active in the field. Original research papers and reviews focusing on the synthesis and utilization of ruthenium catalysts are welcome for inclusion in this Special Issue of Catalysts.

Prof. Dr. Albert Demonceau
Prof. Dr. Ileana Dragutan
Prof. Dr. Valerian Dragutan
Guest Editors

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