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Properties of Transition Metals
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2020
Transition metals are defined as those elements that have partially filled d orbitals. As shown in Figure 1, the d-block elements in groups 3–12 are transition elements. The f-block elements, also called inner transition metals (the lanthanides and actinides), also meet this criterion because the d orbital is partially occupied before the f orbitals. Figure 1: Periodic Table. The transition metals are located in groups 3–11 of the periodic table. The inner transition metals are in the two rows...
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Synthesis and Performance Characterizations of Transition Metal Single Atom Catalyst for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction
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2018
Here, we present a protocol for the synthesis and electrochemical testing of transition metal single atoms coordinated in graphene vacancies as active centers for selective carbon dioxide reduction to carbon monoxide in aqueous solutions.
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Reverse Microemulsion-mediated Synthesis of Monometallic and Bimetallic Early Transition Metal Carbide and Nitride Nanoparticles
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2015
A “removable ceramic coating method” is presented in visual format for the synthesis of non-sintered and metal-terminated monometallic and bimetallic early transition metal carbide and nitride nanoparticles with tunable sizes and crystal structures.
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Quadruply Metal-Metal Bonded Paddlewheels
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2023
Source: Corey Burns, Tamara M. Powers, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University Paddlewheel complexes are a class of compounds comprised of two metal ions (1st, 2nd, or 3rd row transition metals) held in proximity by four bridging ligands (most commonly formamidinates or carboxylates) (Figure 1). Varying the identity of the metal ion and the bridging ligand provides access to large families of paddlewheel complexes. The structure of paddlewheel complexes allows for metal-metal bonding,...
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Electrochemical Measurements of Supported Catalysts Using a Potentiostat/Galvanostat
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2023
Source: Laboratory of Dr. Yuriy Román — Massachusetts Institute of Technology A potentiostat/galvanostat (often referred to as simply a potentiostat) is an instrument that measures current at an applied potential (potentiostatic operation) or measures potential at an applied current (galvanostatic operation) (Figure 1). It is the most commonly used instrument in the electrochemical characterization of anode and cathode materials for fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, and supercapacitors.
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Partially filled d orbitals give a transition metal catalyst electronic states that can interact temporarily with reactants. This interaction helps activate chemical bonds and redirect reaction progress through a lower-energy pathway. Because the metal is not consumed overall, it can participate in repeated catalytic cycles, making transformations more efficient than pathways that lack this assistance.
Ligands surrounding the metal are more than structural supports: they tune its electronic and steric properties. Electronic tuning affects how the metal interacts with reactants, while steric tuning changes the space available around the active site. Together, these effects can influence which reaction pathway is followed and which products are favored.
A lower activation energy means reactants need less energy to reach the transformation. A transition metal catalyst can provide an alternative reaction pathway, allowing a reaction to proceed more readily than it otherwise would. Pathway control can also improve selectivity by favoring particular product formation, an important goal in synthetic chemistry.
A catalyst participates in the reaction sequence without being consumed overall, whereas a reactant is transformed into products. This distinction means the catalyst enables an alternative pathway rather than serving as a permanent source of atoms in the final product. Its catalytic role supports repeated reaction turnover and more efficient chemical transformations.
Transition metal catalysts support hydrogenation, oxidation, cross-coupling, and polymerization, among other transformations. These reaction classes do not share identical chemistry, but each can benefit from metal-mediated pathways that improve efficiency or selectivity. Their broad utility connects catalyst design with synthetic chemistry, industrial processing, and the production of polymeric or other advanced materials.
Their applications extend to pharmaceutical synthesis, materials production, energy-related chemistry, and the development of more sustainable chemical methods. In each setting, researchers value the combination of improved reaction efficiency and controlled product formation. The ability to tune metal behavior through surrounding ligands helps support different transformation goals across these scientific and industrial contexts.