This review summarizes the state of the art of visible light induced polymerizations and highlights their potential for nanopore functionalization.
Vibrational spectroscopy on time scales from picoseconds to hours unveils the activation pathways for the C–H bond functionalisation (pre)catalyst [Mn2(CO)10]. CO-loss, rather than Mn–Mn bond cleavage, give entry into a Mn(I)-based catalytic cycle.
Self-assembly of homo-binuclear dithiooxamidato-bridged Mn(I) metallacycles 1–4 was attained via one-pot synthesis, and the metallacycles showed potential biological applications.
Stable 85% denitrification over 48 h is achieved using an embedded Mn–Ce/AC catalyst from a low-ash coal matrix, featuring good physicochemical properties and long service life.
Historic discoveries and recent advances in activation of strong C–H, C–F, and C–O bonds using carbonyl complexes of Mn, Fe, and Co are reviewed.