摘要

On the occasion of Professor John Bercaw's 70th birthday, we reflect and highlight his distinguished career in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis. What began as a fundamental interest in the chemistry of bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium compounds and their interaction with molecular nitrogen evolved into a vibrant and diverse program tackling some of the most important problems in catalysis. Using well-defined organometallic Compounds, fundamental insights were gained in the mechanism of CO reduction; basic transformations of organometallic-chemistry, such as alkene insertion and alkyl beta-hydrogen elimination; the origin of stereocontrol in rrietallocene-catalyzed polymerization; and in the activation of hydrocarbons by electrophilic late transition metals.

  • 出版日期2015-3