Olefin Metathesis

Dear Colleagues,

Olefin metathesis is one of the most significant advancements of the last twenty years in the fields of organic chemistry, polymers synthesis, and materials science. It offers a new exciting toolbox of synthetic methods and, therefore, has conditioned the ways chemists design new molecules. Equally important, metathesis has stimulated the preparation of numerous fascinating novel compounds and materials in both industry and academia. The recognition of the great influence of olefin metathesis to the art of chemical synthesis led to the awarding of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock.

The goal of the present Special Issue of Molecules is to discuss recent developments in all fields of metathesis. The Special Issue welcomes submissions from all related research areas, including catalyst development, mechanistic and decomposition studies, substrate scope, polymers and materials synthesis, as well as applications in the synthesis of biologically-active compounds and theoretical calculations.

Dr. Georgios C. Vougioukalakis
Guest Editor

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