Advancements in Pincer Ligand Chemistry
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 4651
Special Issue Editor
2. Biotechnology Department, Tel-Hai Academic College, Upper Galilee 9977, Qiryat Shemona 1220800, Israel
Interests: organic synthesis; biochemistry; microencapsulation; analytical chemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pincer ligand complexes represent a versatile class of coordination compounds characterized by their unique tridentate ligands that bind to a central metal atom through three adjacent donor atoms. These ligands typically form robust, thermally stable metal–ligand bonds, creating a rigid, “pincer-like” structure. Pincer ligands’ structural rigidity and electronic properties confer high stability and reactivity to their metal complexes, making them valuable in various applications, including catalysis, materials science, and medicinal chemistry. In catalysis, pincer complexes are particularly notable for facilitating challenging transformations under mild conditions, including hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and C-H activation reactions. The tunability of pincer ligands allows for the fine-tuning of electronic and steric properties, enabling precise control over the reactivity and selectivity of the metal center. As a result, pincer ligand complexes continue to be a focal point of research, driving advancements in fundamental coordination chemistry and applied chemical processes. To that end, this Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences on Advancements in Pincer Ligand Chemistry will include original research papers and reviews on the latest developments in this field.
Dr. Sanaa Musa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pincer ligands
- metal complexes
- tridentate ligands
- catalysis
- organometallic chemistry
- homogenous catalysis
- ligand tunability
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