The traditional economy based on carbon‐intensive fuels and materials has led to an
exponential rise in anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Outpacing the natural carbon cycle …

Hydrogen gas is a storable form of chemical energy that could complement intermittent
renewable energy conversion. One of the main disadvantages of hydrogen gas arises from …

The sustainable use of the resources on our planet is essential. Noble metals are very rare
and are diversely used in key technologies, such as catalysis. Manganese is the third most …

The demand for petroleum dependent chemicals and materials has been increasing despite
the dwindling of their fossil resources. As the dead-end of petroleum based industry has …

Metal–ligand cooperation (MLC) has become an important concept in catalysis by transition
metal complexes both in synthetic and biological systems. MLC implies that both the metal …

Formic acid (FA, HCO2H) receives considerable attention as a hydrogen storage material. In
this respect, hydrogenation of CO2 to FA and dehydrogenation of FA are crucial reaction …

The different types of acceptorless alcohol dehydrogenation (AAD) reactions are discussed,
followed by the catalysts and mechanisms involved. Special emphasis is put on the common …

The widespread crisis of plastic pollution demands discovery of new and sustainable
approaches to degrade robust plastics such as nylons. Using a green and sustainable …

Activation of inert chemical bonds by transition metal complexes is an area of utmost
importance. Efficient bond activation can provide a leading entry to successful catalytic …

The first example of an alkali hydroxide-based system for CO2 capture and conversion to
methanol has been established. Bicarbonate and formate salts were hydrogenated to …