title: Simple and versatile synthesis of copper and silver N-heterocyclic carbene complexes in water or organic solvents.
abstract: A novel synthetic route leading to N-heterocyclic carbene copper complexes has been developed by using air-stable and commercially available copper(I) oxide and imidazolium salts starting materials.
authors.affiliation: EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK.
authors.forename: Cécilia A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Citadelle
authors.forename: Erwan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Le Nouy
authors.forename: Fabrice
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bisaro
authors.forename: Alexandra M Z
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Slawin
authors.forename: Catherine S J
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Cazin