Organometallic Compounds: Synthesis and Catalysis
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Organometallic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
Interests: macrocyclic; organometallic chemistry; macrocyclic ligand; metal complexes; synthesis, structure, and properties of organometallic complexes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will highlight cutting-edge research and reviews in the dynamic field of organometallic chemistry, with a dedicated focus on the synthesis of novel complexes and their transformative applications in catalysis. Organometallic compounds, characterized by their metal–carbon bonds, serve as indispensable tools and catalysts driving innovation across organic synthesis, materials science, energy conversion, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Contributions within this issue will explore advanced synthetic strategies for the design of structurally diverse and functionally precise organometallic architectures, including tailored ligands, unconventional coordination geometries, and emerging main-group or multimetallic systems. Core emphasis is placed on elucidating structure–activity relationships that govern catalytic performance.
By bridging fundamental molecular design with practical catalytic utility, this issue will provide a comprehensive overview of current frontiers and underscore the critical importance of organometallic chemistry in addressing contemporary synthetic challenges and advancing technological innovation.
Prof. Dr. José Manuel Vila Abad
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- organometallic compounds
- synthesis
- catalysis
- chemistry
- structure
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