Ei-ichi Negishi

Ei-ichi  Negishi (2011) - Magical Power of d-Block Transition Metals: Past, Present and Future

Until recently, most of the 24 d-block transition metals had been used primarily as useful materials for (i) construction and also as tools and containers, etc., (Ti, Zr, Fe and their alloys with V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, etc.), (ii) precious and ornamental items (Au, Pt, Ir, Os, Ag, etc