Fundamentals and Applications of Boron Chemistry

Boron offers a range of important characteristics that have led to significant research and new developments in its application over recent years. Fundamentals and Applications of Boron Chemistry highlights its impressive potential for both current and future developments across a range of fields, providing foundational information on Boron chemistry and systematically summarizing current developments and applications of Boron in energy, medicinal chemistry and materials chemistry.

Beginning with an introduction to Boron chemistry which outlines the Boron element and its physical and chemical properties, the book goes on to discuss advances in Boron coordination chemistry, before delving deeper into key fields of application. The latest developments in Boron-based catalysts in organic reactions are reviewed, followed by novel emerging Boron-containing materials and their potential applications in areas like hydrogen storage, and Boron materials with special optical activity. Finally, advance Boron-based drugs and therapies are explored.