An expert overview of current research applications and economic and environmental advantages
The study and development of new homogeneous catalysts based on first-row metals (Mn Fe Co
Ni and Cu) has grown significantly due to the economic and environmental advantages that
non-noble metals present. Base metals offer reduced cost greater supply and lower toxicity
levels than noble metals-enabling greater opportunity for scientific investigation and
increased development of practical applications. Non-Noble Metal Catalysis provides an
authoritative survey of the field from fundamental concepts and computational methods to
industrial applications and reaction classes. Recognized experts in organometallic chemistry
and homogeneous catalysis the authors present a comprehensive overview of the conceptual and
practical aspects of non-noble metal catalysts. Examination of topics including non-innocent
ligands proton-coupled electron transfer and multi-nuclear complexes provide essential
background information while areas such as kinetic lability and lifetimes of intermediates
reflect current research and shifting trends in the field. This timely book demonstrates the
efficacy of base metal catalysts in the pharmaceutical fine-chemical and agrochemical
industries addressing both environmental and economic concerns. Providing essential conceptual
and practical exploration this valuable resource: -Illustrates how unravelling new reactivity
patterns can lead to new catalysts and new applications -Highlights the multiple advantages of
using non-noble metals in homogenous catalysis -Demonstrates how the availability of non-noble
metal catalysis reduces costs and leads to immense savings for the chemical industry -Reveals
how non-noble metal catalysis are more sustainable than noble metals such as palladium or
platinum Non-Noble Metal Catalysis: Molecular Approaches and Reactions is an indispensable
source of up-to-date information for catalytic chemists organic chemists industrial chemists
organometallic chemists and those seeking to broaden their knowledge of catalytic chemistry.
