Activation of strong sigma bonds has been and continues to be of extreme interest to any organic chemist, holding promise to create new paradigms for building up molecular complexity. This is especially true with activation of atmospheric molecules such as CO<sub>2</sub> or the functionalization of C–H and C- O bonds. In the last years, our research group has reported some progress directed towards this end, culminating in the development of series of C–C bond-forming reactions by using earth-abundant nickel catalysts (Scheme 1). These methods are characterized by their simplicity, wide substrate scope, including challenging substrate combinations with particularly sensitive functional groups and a diverse set of substitution patterns.

Turning simplicity into complexity via Ni-catalyzed coupling reactions

255th National Meeting (2018)

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