Recent developments in polymer chemistry, medicinal chemistry and electro-optics using Ni and Pd-based catalytic...

Catalysis is the fastest and continuously growing field in chemistry. A key component of this process is catalytic systems, which result in increased reaction rates and yields, as well as the ability to tailor the properties of products to the final application. With the development of catalysis, the requirements for catalysts used in these processes have also grown rapidly. Modern catalytic materials should overcome the challenges posed by the modern world of chemistry. They should be durable, and stable, have good catalytic properties, and allow catalytic processes to be carried out under mild and environmentally friendly conditions. In this article, we provide an overview of recent reports on the use of catalytic systems based on nickel and palladium ions in catalytic reactions, leading to functional materials used in the fields of medicinal chemistry, polymer chemistry and electro-optical materials chemistry. Research on the optimization and modification of existing synthetic methods, reports on the synthesis of new functional materials, and articles on new, more efficient catalytic systems that overcome the drawbacks of existing catalysts are described. The presented article reviews current knowledge, providing the newest information from the world of catalysis and synthesis of advanced functional materials, presenting potential directions for further development in these fields.