Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry

New Perspectives

1st Edition - April 17, 2021
Editor: Ewan J. M. Hamilton
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry: New Perspectives presents summaries of the work of some of the most creative researchers in the field. The book highlights the most novel approaches and burgeoning applications of synthetic inorganic chemistry in development. Topics include non-precious metals in catalysis, smart inorganic polymers, new inorganic therapeutics, new photocatalysts for hydrogen production, and more. As the first volume in the Developments in Inorganic Chemistry series, this work is a valuable resource for students and researchers working in inorganic chemistry and material science.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Foreword
Preface
Section 1: Non-precious metals in catalysis
Chapter 1. Homogeneous aluminum and iron catalysts for the synthesis of organic molecules and biodegradable polymers
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Aluminum-based catalysts
1.3 Iron-based catalysts
1.4 Conclusions
References
Section 2: Smart inorganic polymers
Chapter 2. Polyphosphazenes: macromolecular structures, properties, and their methods of synthesis
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Synthesis of poly(organo)phosphazenes
2.3 Advanced architectures
2.4 Cyclomatrix organophosphazenes
2.5 (Bio)degradable poly(organo)phosphazenes
2.6 Water-soluble poly(organo)phosphazenes
2.7 Soft materials
2.8 Conclusions and outlook
References
Section 3: Inorganic chemistry in ionic liquids
Chapter 3. Application of ionic liquids in inorganic synthesis
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Advantages and key factors of the structural regulation mechanism of ionic liquids in inorganic synthesis
3.3 Ionic liquids–assisted synthesis of nanomaterials
3.4 Summary
References
Section 4: Metal-organic frameworks
Chapter 4. Wettability control of metal-organic frameworks
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Wettability of metal-organic framework surfaces
4.3 Synthesis of hydrophobic metal-organic framework materials
4.4 Linker-based hydrophobic metal-organic frameworks
4.5 Induction of hydrophobicity by postsynthetic modification
4.6 Introduction of external surface corrugation by use of a hydrophobic unit
4.7 Hydrophobic metal-organic framework composites
4.8 Potential applications of hydrophobic metal-organic frameworks and their composites
4.9 Gas separation/storage
4.10 Oil spill cleanup
4.11 Catalysis
4.12 Conclusions and perspectives
References
Section 5: Frustrated Lewis pairs and small molecule activation
Chapter 5. Rivaling transition metal reactivity—an exploration of frustrated Lewis pairs chemistry
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Evidence that unique chemistry was possible with main-group Lewis acids and bases
5.3 The discovery of reversible dihydrogen activation and catalysis
5.4 Small molecule activation
5.5 Mechanistic insights into frustrated Lewis pair small molecule activation
5.6 Frustrated Lewis pair–mediated C─H bond activation
5.7 Immobilization of frustrated Lewis pairs
5.8 Unconventional Lewis acid partners
5.9 Transition metal frustrated Lewis pair systems
5.10 What are the requirements for frustration?
5.11 Outlook
References
Section 6: New inorganic therapeutics, I
Chapter 6. Ruthenium and iron metallodrugs: new inorganic and organometallic complexes as prospective anticancer agents
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Novel octahedral Ru(III)/Fe(III)-based prospective drug candidates
6.3 Designing metallodrugs with the {M(II)(Cp)} scaffold
6.4 General synthetic procedures for ruthenium and iron prospective metallodrugs
6.5 Conclusions and final comments
Acknowledgments
References
Section 7: New inorganic therapeutics, II
Chapter 7. Functional nanocomposites: promising candidates for cancer diagnosis and treatment
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Synthesis techniques for preparation of nanocomposites
7.3 Surface modification
7.4 Cancer diagnosis and treatment applications of functional nanocomposites
References
Section 8: Advances in fundamental main group chemistry, I
Chapter 8. Recent advances in the selective functionalization of anionic icosahedral boranes and carboranes
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 B─H activation for the functionalization of anionic boron clusters
8.3 Directing group-controlled formation of organometallic complexes of the monocarborane anion
8.4 Transition metal-catalyzed functionalization of anionic boron clusters
8.5 Outlook
Acknowledgements
References
Section 9: Advances in fundamental main group chemistry, II
Chapter 9. Coordination of N-heterocyclic carbene to Si–Si and P–P multiple bonded compounds
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 NHC coordination to a Si–Si triple bonded compound
9.3 Reversible NHC coordination to Si–Si double bonded compounds
9.4 Reversible NHC coordination to P─P double bonded compounds
9.5 Conclusions
References
Section 10: Bioinspired inorganic synthesis
Chapter 10. Bioinorganic and bioinspired solid-state chemistry: from classical crystallization to nonclassical synthesis concepts
Abstract
10.1 Introduction: creatures proficient in inorganic solid-state chemistry
10.2 Biominerals: basic principles of bioinorganic solid-state chemistry
10.3 From biomineralizing organism to bioinspired in vitro syntheses
10.4 From solutes to solids: conclusions and outlook
References
Index

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