Reactions of Hydrogen with Inorganic and Organic Molecules in Aqueous Media

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue presents recent advances in the use of hydrogen in aqueous-phase reactions with inorganic and organic molecules. The focus is on both fundamental studies and practical applications, with direct relevance to green chemistry, energy systems, and chemical synthesis.

The contributions cover homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, highlighting efficient and environmentally friendly methods for hydrogen production, activation, and utilization in aqueous media. Special attention is given to reactions that occur under mild conditions, offering practical advantages in terms of safety, cost, and sustainability.

The development of novel strategies for activating molecular hydrogen and controlling its reactivity with diverse substrates is one of the key themes of this Special Issue. The role of water is examined not just as a solvent, but as a medium that can influence reaction rates and pathways by stabilizing key intermediates and transition states.

Hydrogen is considered one of the key molecular drivers of redox reactions in the primordial hydrosphere potentially contributing to the origin of life. Its reactivity in a water-rich, high-temperature environment may have enabled the formation of essential organic compounds, laying the groundwork for the emergence of life.

This Special Issue includes contributions that explore these fundamental questions at the intersection of chemistry, geoscience, and biology.

Prof. Dr. Ignat Ignatov
Prof. Dr. Yordan G. Marinov
Dr. Teodora Todorova
Guest Editors

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