Metal–Organic Complexes for Synthesis
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Organic Crystalline Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 19
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Interests: organic synthesis; green chemistry; photochemistry; heterogeneous catalysis; radical reactions
Interests: green organic synthesis; free radical chemistry; organic photo/electrosynthesis
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, catalysis has gained widespread attention for its ability to drive chemical transformations efficiently and sustainably. Among the various catalytic materials, metal–organic complexes stand out as highly promising candidates due to their tunable electronic properties, structural versatility, and exceptional reactivity. While these complexes have been extensively explored for applications such as water splitting, energy conversion, and environmental remediation, their use as catalysts in organic synthesis is an area of rapid development. With unique features such as customizable ligand design, adjustable catalytic activity, and remarkable selectivity, metal–organic complexes provide a versatile platform for creating innovative catalytic systems for efficient and sustainable organic transformations. This Special Issue, titled “Metal–Organic Complexes for Synthesis,” aims to showcase high-quality original research, reviews, and perspectives on the utilization of metal–organic complexes in advanced synthetic chemistry. It seeks to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers at the intersection of catalysis, organic synthesis, and materials science. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, constructing complex molecules; building an array of substances, including polymers, ceramics, composites, nanomaterials, etc.; catalytic chemistry; and industrial applications.
Dr. Yan Liu
Prof. Dr. Bing Yu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal–organic complexes
- photocatalysis
- organic synthesis
- photothermal reactions
- enzyme mimic catalysis
- synthetic methodology
- homogeneous catalysis
- heterogeneous catalysis
- electrocatalysis
- cooperative catalysis
- gas conversion
- metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
- nanoenzymes
- plastic recycling
- polymer engineering
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