Mechanistic elucidation of small molecule – transition metal interactions by kinetic techniques

Abstract

This article focuses on the interaction of small molecules such as dioxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitric oxide, with transition metal centres in solution with the objective of establishing reaction mechanisms. The systems described are themselves biochemical reactions, model reactions for them, environmentally relevant reactions or are reactions that are important for industrial processes. The experimental approach is principally based on appropriately designed kinetics measurements using a variety of techniques, with considerable emphasis on the application of high pressure methods.