Organometallic chemistry of rare earth metals

Author: Qian Changtao
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The various rare earth metal organometallic catalysts introduced in the book have great application potential. This book serves as a reference for faculty and students of chemistry and chemical engineering at universities and colleges, professional researchers in research institutions, and technical personnel in chemical and petrochemical enterprises.
Rare earth metal organometallic chemistry is the study of rare earth metal organometallic complexes containing rare earth metal-carbon bonds, specifically the formation and chemical transformation of rare earth metal-carbon bonds. Rare earth metal organometallic complexes possess many unique and important chemical properties and physical characteristics. In particular, the chemical transformation of rare earth metal organometallic complexes can catalyze various organic reactions, olefin polymerization, and polar monomer polymerization. In organic synthesis, rare earth metal organometallic complexes act as Lewis acid catalysts, contributing to the development of green chemistry.
Due to the significant importance of rare earth metal organometallic chemistry research in the advancement of structural chemistry and the preparation of high-tech materials, it has received special attention from governments and scientists worldwide, becoming one of the current hot topics in metal organometallic chemistry research. China is rich in rare earth resources, with a complete range of light and heavy rare earth elements. With strong national support and the relentless efforts of numerous scientists over the past 20 years, China has achieved multiple research results in the fundamental and applied aspects of rare earth metal organometallic chemistry that are at the international forefront, with some projects even leading the world. This book summarizes years of research in the field of rare earth metal organometallic chemistry in China.
The book primarily introduces the synthesis, structure, reactions, and applications of rare earth metal organometallic compounds, including: rare earth metal organometallic complexes, rare earth metal organometallic amines, rare earth metal allyl compounds, propargyl compounds, aryl compounds, naphthyl compounds, cyclooctatetraene and pentadienyl rare earth metal complexes, and rare earth metal carbaborane complexes, among others, in polymer synthesis and organic synthesis.