What are the Future Directions for Research on Singlet Carbenes?
Research on singlet carbenes is focused on developing new catalysts that can stabilize these reactive intermediates and control their reactivity for selective transformations. There is also interest in exploring their role in sustainable chemistry, such as utilizing renewable feedstocks and developing environmentally benign catalytic processes. Advances in computational chemistry are also aiding in the design of more efficient and selective carbene catalysts.