Copper catalysis finds applications in various synthetic fields by utilizing the ability of copper to sustain mono- and bielectronic elementary steps. Further to the development of well-defined copper complexes with classical ligands such as phosphines and N-heterocyclic carbenes, a new and fast-expanding area of research is exploring the possibility of a complementing metal-centered reactivity with electronic participation by the coordination sphere. To achieve this electronic flexibility, redox-active ligands can be used to engage in a fruitful “electronic dialogue” with the metal center, and provide additional venues for electron transfer. This review aims to present the latest results in the area of copper-based cooperative catalysis with redox-active ligands.

中文翻译：

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具有氧化还原活性配体的铜催化。

铜催化利用铜维持单电子和双电子基本步骤的能力，可在各种合成领域中得到应用。除了开发具有经典配体（例如膦和N-杂环卡宾）的明确定义的铜络合物外，新的快速发展的研究领域正在探索通过配位域以电子参与补充以金属为中心的反应性的可能性。为了实现这种电子灵活性，可以使用氧化还原活性配体与金属中心进行富有成效的“电子对话”，并为电子转移提供更多场所。这篇综述旨在介绍具有氧化还原活性配体的铜基协同催化领域的最新成果。