Transition metal complexes in aqueous solutions undergo a fascinating array of photochemical transformations when exposed to light. The interaction of light with these complexes initiates electronic ...

Skeletons I-V containing three or four coplanar M–C σ bonds are shown on the left. The two skeletons with five coplanar M–C σ bonds are placed on the right. Art by Dafa Chen. This study is led by Dr.

N-Heterocyclic carbene (NHC) metal complexes have emerged as pivotal tools in modern catalysis, owing to their robust σ-donating properties and remarkable stability. These complexes, which feature a ...

New play in transition metal chemistry playbook revealed. New research shows that net oxidative addition can occur via a different order of events in which the transitiion metal complex accepts ...

Penn State researchers have uncovered a surprising twist in a foundational chemical reaction known as oxidative addition. Typically believed to involve transition metals donating electrons to organic ...