Coordination chemistry: the scientific legacy of Alfred Werner

Alfred Werner defined the basics of coordination chemistry, work for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1913. This short article looks at his contributions and highlights how his legacy dominates coordination chemistry to this day.

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Published in:Chemical Society reviews 2013-01, Vol.42 (4), p.1429-1439
Main Authors: Constable, Edwin C, Housecroft, Catherine E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Legacy
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Summary:Alfred Werner defined the basics of coordination chemistry, work for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1913. This short article looks at his contributions and highlights how his legacy dominates coordination chemistry to this day.
ISSN:0306-0012
1460-4744
DOI:10.1039/c2cs35428d