Themed collection Boron & Beyond - in celebration of Todd Marder
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Boron and beyond: celebrating Todd B. Marder's contributions to chemistry
Highlighting the remarkable impact that Prof. Marder's research has made in science.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14844-14846
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ90104D
Boronic-acid-derived covalent organic frameworks: from synthesis to applications
Modular, well-defined, and robust hierarchical functional materials are targets of numerous synthesis endeavors.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14879-14907
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ01269J
Iridium-catalysed borylation of pyrene – a powerful route to novel optoelectronic materials
We summarized the Ir-catalysed borylation of PAHs, especially pyrene, and the optoelectronic materials generated by following this chemistry. The optoelectronic properties of pyrene derivatives have also been discussed.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14869-14878
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ00538C
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Haloboration: scope, mechanism and utility
Haloboration is a mostly overlooked technique, yet it is a powerful way of transforming alkynes stereoselectively into difunctionalised ambiphilic alkenes, which readily undergo a plethora of highly useful subsequent reactions.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14855-14868
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ02908D
Recent advances in the synthesis and transformation of gem-borylsilylalkanes
gem-Borylsilylalkanes have emerged as powerful reagents and attracted increasing attention in synthetic chemistry. This review summarizes the recent development in the synthesis of gem-borylsilylalkanes and their chemoselective transformation
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14847-14854
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ01344G
The hydroboration of α-diimines
The uncatalyzed addition of catecholborane to α-diimines has been examined.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14908-14912
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ01025E
Bifuran-bridged bisboranes: highly luminescent B-doped oligohetarenes
Boron-doping of oligohetarenes – via classical metathesis or silicon/boron exchange routes – led to strongly luminescent and twofold reversibly reducible oligomers.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14920-14924
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ04297H
A new family of silver(I) complexes stabilised by the phosphanylborane (C6H5)2PBH2·N(CH3)3
By the reaction of the phosphanylborane Ph2PBH2·NMe3 with Ag[FAl{OC6F10(C6F5)}3] or Ag[BF4] first Ag(I) coordination compounds stabilized by phosphine-boranes were obtained.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14916-14919
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ01679A
Li deposited on LiCl: an efficient reducing agent
Lithium was deposited onto lithium chloride powder in a ∼5% weight/weight ratio and demonstrated to be an effective reducing reagent.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14913-14915
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ01010C
Synthesis, characterization, and optoelectronic properties of phenothiazine-based organic co-poly-ynes
We present the synthesis of seven new organic co-poly-ynes P1–P7 incorporating phenothiazine (PTZ) motif and evaluate their optoelectronic properties and performance in polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs) and polymer solar cells (PSCs).
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 15082-15095
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ00925G
Two-photon absorption of dipolar and quadrupolar oligothiophene-cored chromophore derivatives containing terminal dimesitylboryl moieties: a theoretical (DFT) structure–property investigation
Electron density difference between the S2 state reached by the 2PA and the ground state S0 (ΔμS2–S0 = 1.70 D) for 2TM-NMe3+.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 15074-15081
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ01467F
Synthesis and characterization of group 13 dichloride (M = Ga, In), dimethyl (M = Al) and cationic methyl aluminum complexes supported by monoanionic NNN-pincer ligands
A series of monoanionic NNN-pincer ligands effectively stabilize five-coordinate gallium and indium dichloride complexes, as well as neutral dimethyl aluminum species, and organometallic cations thereof.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 15043-15052
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ01064F
Cationic tetra- and pentacoordinate complexes of nickel based on POCN- and POCOP-type pincer ligands: synthesis, characterization, and ligand exchange studies
The closely related pincer ligands POCN and POCOP display different electron donating properties and different degrees of resistance to ligand exchange reactions proceeding via cationic reaction intermediates.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 15063-15073
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ01355F
Synthesis, characterization and optical properties of new tetrafluorenyl-porphyrins peripherally functionalized with conjugated 2-fluorenone groups
Star shaped porphyrins decorated with external fluorenonyl arms have been isolated. Their luminescence and selected photophysical properties are discussed in the frame of two-photon-induced theranostics.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 15053-15062
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ01410B
Syntheses, structures, and one- and two-photon excited fluorescence of dimesitylboryl-ended quadrupolar hybrid oligothiophenes
A group of dimesitylboryl-ended quadrupolar hybrid-oligothiophenes were examined aiming to optimize their TPEF properties.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 15035-15042
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ00694K
CeO2–nanocubes as efficient and selective catalysts for the hydroboration of carbonyl groups
An efficient and reusable CeO2 nanocatalyst has been developed for the selective hydroboration of carbonyl compounds, including aromatic, heteroaromatic, aliphatic, and (hetero)aliphatic aldehydes and ketones.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 15028-15034
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ00065A
A polymeric bis(di-p-anisylamino)fluorene hole-transport material for stable n-i-p perovskite solar cells
Half-devices made with a norbornene homopolymer with hole-transporting 2,7-bis(di-p-anisylamino)fluorene side chains exhibit improved light and heat stability in comparison to those incorporating spiro-OMeTAD.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 15017-15021
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ04157B
Understanding the insertion reactions of CO2, aldehyde and alkene into Cu–X (X = B, C, O) bonds
The relative preference of different unsaturated organic molecules (CO2, PhCHO and styrene) for insertion into different Cu–X (X = B, C, O) bonds has been systematically examined with the aid of DFT calculations.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 15022-15027
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ06094A
C–F bond activation of perfluorinated arenes using NHC-stabilized cobalt half-sandwich complexes
A study on the reactivity of cobalt half-sandwich complexes [Cp(*)Co(NHC)(olefin)] with perfluoroarenes demonstrates that C–F activation occurs along a one-electron oxidative addition pathway.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14999-15016
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ06137A
New strategy for synthesising conjugated hexatrienylferrocenes via cross-dimerisation
A new strategy giving hexatrienylferrocenes.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14988-14998
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ05413E
Alkoxycyanoborates: metal salts and low-viscosity ionic liquids
Alkoxycyanoborates including low-viscosity ionic liquids which are promising materials in particular for electrochemical applications and Li[CH3OB(CN)3], which is a potential conducting salt, are presented.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14973-14987
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ04950F
Iron vs. ruthenium: syntheses, structures and IR spectroelectrochemical characterisation of half-sandwich Group 8 acetylide complexes
A synthetic ‘trick’ affording complexes [M(CCR)(dppe)Cp′] (M = Fe, Ru) in high purity directly from the reaction vessel is described.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14932-14943
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ03093G
Stability and decomposition of copper(I) boryl complexes: [(IDipp)Cu–Bneop], [(IDipp*)Cu–Bneop] and copper clusters
Synthesis and characterisation of NHC copper boryl complexes [(NHC)Cu–Bneop] and their decomposition to low-valent copper clusters.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14957-14964
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ03166F
Reactions of organoplatinum complexes with dimethylamine-borane
Reactions of organoplatinum complexes with dimethylamineborane are reported.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14965-14972
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ03168B
Isolated 2-hydroxypyrene and its dimer: a frequency- and time-resolved spectroscopic study
We investigated isolated 2-hydroxypyrene and its dimer in the gas phase by time- and frequency-resolved photoionisation with picosecond time-resolution.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14949-14956
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ02391D
Copper(II)-catalyzed protoboration of allenes in aqueous media and open air
A copper(II)-catalyzed internal protoboration of monosubstituted allenes efficiently occurs in water at room temperature and open air to generate 1,1-disubstituted vinyl boronic acid derivatives.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14925-14931
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ02010A
Light-promoted copper-catalyzed cage C-arylation of o-carboranes: facile synthesis of 1-aryl-o-carboranes and o-carborane-fused cyclics
Light-promoted, copper catalyzed cage C–H arylation of o-carboranes with aryl halides has been achieved, leading to the facile synthesis of a variety of 1-aryl-o-carboranes and o-carborane-fused cyclics.
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 14944-14948
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ02029J
About this collection
Prof. Dr Todd B. Marder is a world leader in a diverse range of ground breaking chemistry. His work is characterized by attention to detail, and the fact that his fundamental studies of organometallic and main group systems lead to applications, developed by his own group and many others, in homogeneous catalysis, materials chemistry, and the synthesis of biologically active and bioimaging compounds. We believed that the New Journal of Chemistry is the perfect venue to highlight his diverse research program. We are most grateful to everyone that contributed to this issue and highlighted the remarkable impact Prof. Marder’s research has made in science.