In this contribution, we provide a comprehensive overview of C–H activation methods
promoted by NHC–transition metal complexes, covering the literature since 2002 (the year …

C–H activation has surfaced as an increasingly powerful tool for molecular sciences, with
notable applications to material sciences, crop protection, drug discovery, and …

Alkene functionalisation is a powerful strategy that has enabled access to a wide array of
compounds including valuable pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The reactivity of the …

Transition metal catalysis has contributed immensely to C–C bond formation reactions over
the last few decades, and alkylation is no exception. The superiority of such methodologies …

The emergence of N-heterocyclic carbenes as ligands across the Periodic Table had an
impact on various aspects of the coordination, organometallic, and catalytic chemistry of the …

Although N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) have been known as ligands for organometallic
complexes since the 1960s, these carbenes did not attract considerable attention until …

The activation of ubiquitous C–H bonds has great significance in the field of organic
synthesis given that it represents an ideal method for directly producing valuable chemicals …

Nickel-catalyzed C–H activation has become a predominant and ubiquitous research area
in organic chemistry. Direct functionalization of inert C–H bonds to create functionally …

The transition metal-catalyzed C–H bond functionalization of azoles has emerged as one of
the most important strategies to decorate these biologically important scaffolds. Despite …

C–H functionalization in the area of fine organic synthesis is dominated by noble metal
catalysts, which represent the most expensive and least sustainable options. Sustainable C …