Low-coordinate first-row transition metal complexes in catalysis and small molecule activation

Taylor, Laurence J.; Kays, Deborah L.

Abstract

Enforcing unusually low coordination numbers on transition metals with sterically demanding ligands has long been an area of interest for chemists. Historically, the synthesis of these challenging molecules has helped to elucidate fundamental principles of bonding and reactivity. More recently, there has been a move towards exploiting these highly reactive complexes to achieve a range of transformations using cheap, earth-abundant metals. In this Perspective, we will highlight selected examples of transition metal complexes with low coordination numbers that have been used in catalysis and the activation of small molecules featuring strong bonds (N2, CO2, and CO).

Citation

Taylor, L. J., & Kays, D. L. (2019). Low-coordinate first-row transition metal complexes in catalysis and small molecule activation. Dalton Transactions, 48(33), 12365-12381. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT02402F

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 9, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Jul 29, 2019
• Publication Date: Jul 29, 2019
• Deposit Date: Jul 17, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 30, 2020
• Journal: Dalton Transactions
• Print ISSN: 1477-9226
• Electronic ISSN: 1477-9234
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 48
• Issue: 33
• Pages: 12365-12381
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT02402F
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2314654
• Publisher URL: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2019/dt/c9dt02402f