The ability of Lewis acids to coordinate to transition metals as σ-acceptor ligands was
recognized as early as in the 1970's, but so-called Z-type ligands remained curiosities until …

Bond activation and catalysis are central to the development of a sustainable energy system.
Frustrated Lewis Pairs have conceptually revolutionized the activation of inert chemical …

This review aims to describe some recent trends in organometallic complexes containing
scorpionate ligands. Particular attention will be paid to the ligands structure, reagents, and …

Publisher Summary Ambiphilic derivatives, also called “amphoteric derivatives”, are
polyfunctional compounds combining Lewis bases and Lewis acids. Such donor–acceptor …

This chapter provides a comprehensive review of M→ Z complexes, that is to say complexes
featuring Lewis acids coordinated as σ-acceptor ligands. The preparation, structure and …

Double addition of H 2 to transition metal– borane complexes: a ‘ hydride shuttle’ process
between boron and transition metal centres - Chemical Communications (RSC Publishing) …

In an effort to isolate diborane (4) derivatives, we have developed an efficient and
uncatalyzed approach using [BH3· THF] and the mercaptopyridine ligand. Thermolysis of 2 …

Cyclic boron-containing π-ligands such as boratabenzenes and borollides are well
established, in particular as supporting ligands. By contrast, the chemistry of acyclic boron …

Syntheses of the first heteroleptic N‐heterocyclic carbene (NHC)–phosphane platinum (0)
complexes and formation of the corresponding Lewis acid–base adducts with aluminum …

Unusual binding properties, enabling the stabilization of elusive species, and beneficial
properties for homogeneous catalysts have been predicted and demonstrated for ligand …