Synthesis and Catalytic Applications of S-, Se- and Te-Containing Compounds: Recent Advances in Organic Synthesis

Dear Colleagues,

Chalcogen-containing organic molecules (S, Se, Te) occupy a relevant position in the chemical sciences, finding a steadily growing application in organic synthesis, catalysis, materials science, and polymer chemistry. Furthermore, such molecules play an increasingly important role in biology and in medicinal chemistry. For example, a number of organoselenium and organotellurium compounds have exhibited remarkable catalytic antioxidant activity. In this scenario, owing to their unique properties, organochalcogenides have in recent decades attracted a great deal of interest among organic chemists, biologists, and medicinal chemists, as proven by the growing number of studies focusing on these topics.

The possibility to introduce a variety of functional groups and the opportunity to access a plethora of highly diversified chalcogen-containing structures are of paramount importance in order to successfully develop new synthetically and biologically valuable systems. Therefore, the development of new synthetic methodologies towards these classes of compounds, as well as the study of their environmentally friendly synthetic and catalytic applications, represent one of the more fascinating challenges ahead in this field.

This Special Issue will be focusing on experimental, theoretical, and applicative studies involving sulfur-, selenium-, and tellurium-containing molecules. Particular emphasis will be devoted on recent advances in the synthesis of chalcogenated systems and in the study of their catalytic properties. Applications in the field of organic transformations, sustainable processes, material science, biology, and medicinal chemistry will be covered.

Prof. Dr. Antonella Capperucci
Dr. Damiano Tanini
Guest Editors

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