| Advances in Catalytic Activation of Dioxygen by Metal Complexes 2003 Edition Contributor(s): Simándi, László I. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1402010745 ISBN-13: 9781402010743 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2003 Annotation: The catalytic activation of dioxygen continues to attract interest both due to its biological importance and synthetic potential. Metalloenzymes play crucial roles in metabolism by living organisms. The modelling of metalloenzymes by biomimetic metal complexes helps the search for useful oxidation catalysts and the understanding of their mechanisms of operation. Dioxygen is also the oxidant of choice in emission-free technologies aimed at minimising pollution of the environment, in line with the green chemistry requirements. This volume is devoted to recent progress in the field of catalytic oxidations using ruthenium, copper, iron, gold, cobalt and other complexes. Products and mechanistic aspects are given special emphasis throughout the book. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical - Science | Chemistry - Industrial & Technical - Science | Chemistry - Inorganic |
| Dewey: 541.395 |
| LCCN: 2002041328 |
| Series: Catalysis by Metal Complexes |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.18" W x 9.78" (1.45 lbs) 338 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The subject of dioxygen activation and homogeneous catalytic oxidation by metal complexes has been in the focus of attention over the last 20 years. The widespread interest is illustrated by its recurring presence among the sessions and subject areas of important international conferences on various aspects of bioinorganic and coordination chemistry as well as catalysis. The most prominent examples are ICCC, ICBIC, EUROBIC, ISHC, and of course the ADHOC series of meetings focusing on the subject itself. Similarly, the number of original and review papers devoted to various aspects of dioxygen activation are on the rise. This trend is due obviously to the relevance of catalytic oxidation to biological processes such as dioxygen transport, and the action of oxygenase and oxidase enzymes related to metabolism. The structural and functional modeling of metalloenzymes, particularly of those containing iron and copper, by means of low-molecular complexes of iron, copper, ruthenium, cobalt, manganese, etc., have provided a wealth of indirect information helping to understand how the active centers of metalloenzymes may operate. The knowledge gained from the study of metalloenzyme models is also applicable in the design of transition metal complexes as catalytsts for specific reactions. This approach has come to be known as biomimetic or bioinspired catalysis and continues to be a fruitful and expanding area of research. |
