Copper(II) Complexes and Their Properties
A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Coordination Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editors
Interests: coordination compounds; materials chemistry; thermal analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Copper is an essential trace element that plays a pivotal role in numerous physiological processes in the human body, including iron absorption and the formation of red blood cells. Copper coordination compounds have attracted significant attention due to their redox activity, particularly the facile interconversion between copper(I) and copper(II) oxidation states. In addition, copper-based complexes have demonstrated promising antitumor and antimicrobial properties.
Despite their long history of research and recent advancements, many challenges remain in the field. One of the most critical factors influencing the structure and function of copper complexes is the selection of appropriate ligands, which must support the formation of stable compounds with diverse geometries.
This Special Issue invites original research and review articles focusing on copper(II) coordination compounds, including their structural characteristics, thermal behavior, and magnetic properties. We particularly welcome contributions reporting unusual or novel structures, as well as studies exploring their potential applications in materials science. Manuscripts addressing biomedical applications of copper coordination compounds are also strongly encouraged.
Dr. Matjaž Kristl
Dr. Brina Dojer
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- coordination chemistry
- copper(II) complexes
- crystal structure
- thermal analysis
- magnetic properties
- antitumor drugs
- antibacterial agents
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