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Subban Kathiravan1, Ian A Nicholls1
1Bioorganic & Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, Linnaeus University Centre for Biomaterials Chemistry, Department of Chemistry & Biomedical Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar SE-39182, Sweden.
Nickel-catalyzed electrochemical cross-coupling offers a sustainable and precise approach to synthetic chemistry. Recent advancements focus on innovative catalysts and conditions for efficient, selective bond formation.
Area of Science:
- Synthetic Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Catalysis
Background:
- Nickel catalysis is versatile.
- Electrochemical methods offer sustainability and precision.
- Combining these offers significant advantages in synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent progress in nickel-catalyzed electrochemical cross-coupling since 2015.
- To highlight innovative catalysts, reaction conditions, and mechanistic insights.
- To emphasize advancements in efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of developments from 2015 onwards.
- Focus on novel nickel catalysts and reaction conditions.
- Analysis of mechanistic insights into electrochemical synergy.
Main Results:
- Development of innovative nickel catalysts.
- Expansion of substrate scope for cross-coupling reactions.
- Elucidation of mechanistic pathways benefiting from electrochemical methods.
Conclusions:
- Nickel-catalyzed electrochemical cross-coupling is a rapidly advancing field.
- This methodology facilitates complex bond formation under mild, sustainable conditions.
- It holds significant potential for green and efficient synthetic chemistry.
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