Bimetallic cluster complexes: Synthesis, structures and applications to catalysis

Abstract

A brief history of the seminal discoveries in the field of bimetallic cluster complexes with discussion of their structures is presented. A review of some recent studies of palladium and platinum-ruthenium cluster complexes is included with a discussion of applications of these complexes in the area of homogeneous hydrogenation catalysis of alkynes. A brief history of the seminal discoveries in the field of bimetallic cluster complexes with their structures is presented. A review of some recent studies of palladium and platinum-ruthenium cluster complexes is concluded with a discussion of applications of these complexes in the area of homogeneous hydrogenation catalysis of alkynes. © 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.