10th Anniversary of Organometallic Chemistry Section
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Organometallic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: organometallic photochemistry; transition-metal photophysics; photoreactivity
Interests: organometallic chemistry; asymmetric catalysis; hybrid catalysts; transition metal-based anticancer drugs
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Organometallic Chemistry Section. It will highlight all aspects of organometallic chemistry, focusing on compounds that feature at least one bond between a metal atom and a carbon atom of an organic molecule. The metal center may belong either to the main group metals or to the transition group. Initially, research in this field centered primarily on catalysis, both homogeneous and heterogeneous, as well as in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Organometallic catalysts are widely employed in the efficient and selective synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Furthermore, several organometallic compounds have demonstrated therapeutic potential, with applications as anticancer, antibiotic, and antifungal agents and even in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Over time, the scope has broadened significantly to include applications in materials science, such as the use of organometallic compounds in the development of semiconductors, OLEDs, and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs).
The primary focus of this Special Issue will be to underscore the central role of organometallic chemistry as a dynamic and interdisciplinary field that bridges inorganic and organic chemistry, with critical contributions to both fundamental research and industrial innovation.
Prof. Dr. Alistair Lees
Dr. Isabella Rimoldi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- transition metal complexes
- metal dyes
- metal based-drugs
- catalysis
- metal compounds in therapy
- materials science
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