A Step Closer to Metal‐Free Dinitrogen Activation: A New Chapter in the Chemistry of Frustrated Lewis Pairs

Angewandte Chemie International EditionVolume 57, Issue 4 p. 880-882 Highlight A Step Closer to Metal-Free Dinitrogen Activation: A New Chapter in the Chemistry of Frustrated Lewis Pairs Dr. Rebecca L. Melen, Corresponding Author Dr. Rebecca L. Melen MelenR@cardiff.ac.uk orcid.org/0000-0003-3142-2831 School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff, Cymru/Wales, CF10 3AT UKSearch for more papers by this author Dr. Rebecca L. Melen, Corresponding Author Dr. Rebecca L. Melen MelenR@cardiff.ac.uk orcid.org/0000-0003-3142-2831 School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff, Cymru/Wales, CF10 3AT UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: 08 December 2017 https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201711945Citations: 68Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Graphical Abstract The end of the metal age: Recent developments in small-molecule activation and chemical transformations of main-group species pose the question as to whether metal catalysts could be avoided altogether in the activation of dinitrogen. A ground-breaking study by Stephan and co-workers clearly implies that the metal-free activation of N2 with frustrated Lewis pairs may be achievable in the not-too-distant future. Citing Literature Volume57, Issue4January 22, 2018Pages 880-882 RelatedInformation