Organometallic chemistry is an interdisciplinary science which continues
to grow at a rapid pace. Although there is continued interest in
synthetic and structural studies the last decade has seen a growing
interest in the potential of organometallic chemistry to provide answers
to problems in catalysis synthetic organic chemistry and also in the
development of new materials. This Specialist Periodical Report aims to
reflect these current interests reviewing progress in theoretical
organometallic chemistry, main group chemistry, the lanthanides and all
aspects of transition metal chemistry. Specialist Periodical Reports
provide systematic and detailed review coverage of progress in the major
areas of chemical research. Written by experts in their specialist
fields the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, supplying regular critical in-depth accounts of progress in
particular areas of chemistry. For over 80 years the Royal Society of
Chemistry and its predecessor, the Chemical Society, have been
publishing reports charting developments in chemistry, which originally
took the form of Annual Reports. However, by 1967 the whole spectrum of
chemistry could no longer be contained within one volume and the series
Specialist Periodical Reports was born. The Annual Reports themselves
still existed but were divided into two, and subsequently three, volumes
covering Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry. For more general
coverage of the highlights in chemistry they remain a 'must'. Since that
time the SPR series has altered according to the fluctuating degree of
activity in various fields of chemistry. Some titles have remained
unchanged, while others have altered their emphasis along with their
titles; some have been combined under a new name whereas others have had
to be discontinued. The current list of Specialist Periodical Reports
can be seen on the inside flap of this volume.
