Lanthanides and actinides: Annual survey of their organometallic chemistry covering the year 2008

This review summarizes the progress in organo-f-element chemistry during the year 2008. A continuing trend in organolanthanide research is a strong emphasis on applications of organolanthanide complexes in homogeneous catalysis and, to a lesser extent, materials science. Roughly 20% of all relevant papers published in 2008 were in the area of organoactinide chemistry which continues to produce exciting results.

► Progress in organo-f-element chemistry during the year 2008 has been reviewed.
► A continuing trend in organolanthanide research is a strong emphasis on applications of organolanthanide complexes in homogeneous catalysis and, to a lesser extent, materials science.
► Roughly 20% of all relevant papers published in 2008 were in the area of organoactinide chemistry which continues to produce exciting results.