Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Applications of Transition Metal Complexes

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce this Special Issue, “Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Applications of Transition Metal Complexes”.

Transition metals and their complexes have long been exploited as catalysts, owing to their capacity to form ions featuring more than one stable oxidation state. Their ability to both activate organic substrates via oxidative additions and generate new bonds through reductive elimination has resulted in a myriad of synthetic tools for the construction of new organic skeletons.

Transition metal catalysis plays a crucial role in the development and preparation of molecules with aggregated values. It has applications in several fields, including pharmaceutics, agrochemicals, and materials and natural product synthesis. Exponential growth in the demand for fine chemicals has motivated the scientific community to develop catalytic systems from green chemistry perspectives, highlighting aspects such as low cost, reduced production of waste, and increased efficiency and selectivity.

This Special Issue aims to present current original research related to the design, synthetic methodology, characterization, and catalytic application of transition metal complexes in the formation of new bonds or skeletal modification. We welcome the submission of manuscripts in the form of articles and comprehensive reviews.

Dr. Daniel Mendoza Espinosa
Guest Editor

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