Synthesis, Structure, and Characterization of Metal-Organic Complexes

Dear Colleagues,

Due to unique coordination and electronic geometry and physicochemical properties, metal–organic complexes have been widely developed in potential applications, including catalysis, photophysics, and energy storage. Over recent decades, significant progress and breakthroughs have been achieved to further expand the metal–organic complex family. This Special Issue of Crystals aims to report on the synthesis, novel structures, and practical applications of metal–organic complexes, covering a range of topics, from experimental results to theoretical discoveries. Potential topics include but are not limited to:

• Synthesis or methodology development and crystallography of new metal–organic complexes;
• Catalytic reactions, including homogeneous and heterogeneous applications;
• Light-harvesting, photophysical, and photochemical applications;
• Energy storage, conversion materials;
• Theoretical discoveries on the electronic structures, bonding behaviors, and mechanism studies.

There is no restriction on the length and type of papers, and contributions of original research articles, reviews, perspectives, and letters are welcome.

Dr. Zhou Lu
Dr. Yizhen Chen
Dr. Elizabeth Hillard
Guest Editors

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