ERC Consolidator Grant · 2016
Frontiers in Catalytic Anion-Binding Chemistry
Chemical transformations comprise the polarization of the reacting species. As a consequence, partially or fully charged reagents and intermediates are omnipresent in chemistry. Although anion-binding processes are well-known for their crucial role in molecular recognition, this type of phenomenon has only recently been utilized for catalysis. Since catalytic reactions are of utmost relevance to construct valuable chemicals and materials, this mode of catalytic chemical activation might be the key for the future design of original and more efficient synthetic transformations. However, the effects of anions in catalytic processes are still largely unknown. Aiming at providing a novel general…
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