Tailored Organometallic Complexes with Improved Functions

From the title “Tailored organometallic complexes with improved functions”, ISOC 2011 was focused on the relevance of basic research in organometallic chemistry as a fundamental tool for the discovery of new applications. In fact, almost all branches of chemistry and material science now interface with Organometallic Chemistry. Organometallics are used extensively in the synthesis of useful compounds on both large and small scales. Industrial processes involving plastics, polymers, electronic materials, and pharmaceuticals all depend on advancements in organometallic chemistry. Many catalytic and non catalytic stereoselective processes that are key steps in creative and non conventional synthesis of complex molecules have gained significant advantage from organometallic chemistry. The development of advanced methodologies based on the peculiar properties of organometallic compounds may lead to important changes in the approaches used by organometallic chemists in the field. Fundamental studies on the mechanistic and structural aspects, as well as new experimental methods and investigative techniques, support the use of organometallic compounds in different applications including organometallic catalysis, biorganometallic chemistry in biology and medicine, green chemistry (energy and sustainable development), industrial chemistry, production of polymers, metal-mediated organic syntheses and activation of small molecules. Organometallics today also plays also an important role in the development of green chemistry and in the search for solutions to resource depletion and environmental degradation.