Benjamin G. Reed-Berendt, Kurt Polidano and Louis C. Morrill
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2019,17, 1595-1607
DOI:
10.1039/C8OB01895B,
Review Article
The review highlights the recent advances (2013-present) in the use of earth-abundant first row transition metals in homogeneous borrowing hydrogen catalysis. The utility of catalysts based on Mn, Fe, Co, Ni and Cu to promote a diverse array of important C–C and C–N bond forming reactions is described, including discussion on reaction mechanisms, scope and limitations, and future challenges in this burgeoning area of sustainable catalysis.