Catalysis and Mechanisms

Dear Colleagues,

We are serving as Guest Editors for a Special Issue entitled “Catalysis and Mechanisms”. It is our pleasure to inform you that this issue is open now for submission.
This issue will cover the main topic of catalyzed mechanisms for reactions catalyzed by either metalorganic and metal-free systems (i.e., organocatalysis) and by biocomplexes as well. Attention will be focused on both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis with a special consideration for sustainable processes starting from renewable sources in the concept of green chemistry.
To this extent, both experimental and theoretical contributions are welcome to join the forces towards a rational development of catalysis: synthesis and characterization of new systems, together with modeling of reaction mechanisms and DFT studies can allow the understanding of the catalyst behaviors in the catalytic cycles, leading to new breakthrough.
Given your innovative work in this area, we would also like to inquire whether you are interested in submitting your next paper to this issue.
I hope you accept this invitation and share your innovative work with our readers.

Warm regards,

Prof. Dr. Lucia Caporaso
Dr. Laura Falivene
Guest Editors

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• DFT calculations
• Reaction mechanisms
• Organocatalysis
• Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
• Organometallic chemistry