Intrinsic Properties of the Lanthanide Elements

The intrinsic properties of the lanthanide elements guarantee promising applications in the fields of catalysis and material science. How to cope with these features on a molecular level and under anaerobic conditions is discussed, including thermodynamic and kinetic considerations. Due to the importance of a prolific metal/ligand synergism, current developments in ligand design are emphasized. [Pg.2]

As a result of these intrinsic properties of the lanthanide elements and the specific metal/ligand interplay, ligand exchange and insertion reactions rule the mechanistic scenarios of lanthanide(III)-catalyzed transformations. [Pg.977]

Scheme 1. Trends within intrinsic properties of the lanthanide elements...