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The aim is to explore the coordinative properties of various ligands in transition metal chemistry and their resulting unique complex formations.

May 1, 2026Open Access

Transition Metal Chemistry of Cyanoborates, Heterocumulenes, and Azolium-2-dithiocarboxylates

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This thesis investigates novel ligand interactions and complex formations in transition metal chemistry, indicating broad applications.

The aim is to explore the coordinative properties of various ligands in transition metal chemistry and their resulting unique complex formations.
Investigated the coordinative character of cyanoborates with metal ions in various states.
Examined N-heterocyclic carbene reactivity, particularly with nickel, resulting in unique complexes.
Synthesized radical anions using azolium-2-dithiocarboxylates, showcasing their redox activity.
Cyanoborates displayed versatile coordination modes resulting in new metal complexes.
Unique nickel-NHC complexes were generated showing rare reactivities and facilitating the activation of CO2 and CS2.
Radical anions were successfully synthesized, demonstrating the rich redox-activity of dithiocarboxylate ligands.

Martin S. Luff (2025) studied this question.

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