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N-heterocyclic silylene complexes in catalysis: new frontiers in an emerging field

Burgert Blom, Daniel Gallego

Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers · 2014 · 212 citations · 53 references

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A review of all existing N-heterocyclic silylene (NHSi) complexes involved in catalysis. Remarkably few examples exist, but already show promise as an emerging new generation of catalysts with the potential to tune catalyst activities and selectivities.

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