World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
62
Citations
11766
World Ranking
8972
National Ranking
292

Overview

Xavi Ribas is affiliated with the University of Girona in Spain. Their research primarily spans the fields of Materials Science and Chemistry, with substantial contributions noted in Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry. Their work touches on Pharmaceutical Science and Oncology to a lesser extent.

The scientist's main research topics include crystallization and solubility studies, X-ray diffraction in crystallography, catalytic C-H functionalization methods, fullerene chemistry and applications, catalytic cross-coupling reactions, synthesis and properties of aromatic compounds, and catalytic alkyne reactions. These areas highlight a focus on both fundamental and applied chemical processes related to molecular structure and catalysis.

Xavi Ribas has published multiple papers in notable venues. Selected recent publications include:

  • A three-shell supramolecular complex enables the symmetry-mismatched chemo- and regioselective bis-functionalization of C60, 2021, Nature Chemistry
  • Fundamental Basis for Implementing Oxidant-Free Au(I)/Au(III) Catalysis, 2021, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Purification and Regioselective Functionalization of Fullerenes and Endohedral Metallofullerenes, 2020, Chem
  • Consolidation of the Oxidant-Free Au(I)/Au(III) Catalysis Enabled by the Hemilabile Ligand Strategy, 2024, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Carboxylic Acid Directed γ-Lactonization of Unactivated Primary C-H Bonds Catalyzed by Mn Complexes: Application to Stereoselective Natural Product Diversification, 2022, Journal of the American Chemical Society

Frequent co-authors working alongside Xavi Ribas include:

  • Josep M. Luis
  • Miguel Costas
  • Pau Font
  • Lorena Capdevila
  • Marco Cianfanelli

The scientist regularly publishes in several key venues such as:

  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • ChemistryEurope
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Chemical Science

Xavi Ribas's body of work comprises a significant number of contributions to the understanding of molecular crystallography and catalysis, especially related to supramolecular complexes, fullerene chemistry, and transition metal catalysis mechanisms. Their studies cover both experimental and theoretical aspects of chemical transformations, illustrating a multidisciplinary approach within the chemical sciences.

Best Publications

  • Copper-catalyzed aerobic oxidative functionalization of an arene C-H bond: evidence for an aryl-copper(III) intermediate.

    Amanda E. King;Lauren M. Huffman;Alicia Casitas;Miquel Costas

  • The role of organometallic copper(III) complexes in homogeneous catalysis

    Alicia Casitas;Xavi Ribas

  • High mobility of dithiophene-tetrathiafulvalene single-crystal organic field effect transistors.

    Marta Mas-Torrent;Murat Durkut;Peter Hadley;Xavi Ribas

  • Stereospecific C ? H Oxidation with H2O2 Catalyzed by a Chemically Robust Site‐Isolated Iron Catalyst

    Laura Gómez;Isaac Garcia-Bosch;Jordi Benet-Buchholz

  • Correlation between crystal structure and mobility in organic field-effect transistors based on single crystals of tetrathiafulvalene derivatives.

    Marta Mas-Torrent;Peter Hadley;Stefan T. Bromley;Xavi Ribas

  • Direct observation of CuI/CuIII redox steps relevant to Ullmann-type coupling reactions

    Alicia Casitas;Amanda E. King;Teodor Parella;Miquel Costas

  • Observation of Fe(V)=O using variable-temperature mass spectrometry and its enzyme-like C–H and C=C oxidation reactions

    Irene Prat;Jennifer S. Mathieson;Mireia Güell;Xavi Ribas

  • Nucleophilic Aryl Fluorination and Aryl Halide Exchange Mediated by a CuI/CuIII Catalytic Cycle

    Alicia Casitas;Mercè Canta;Miquel Solà;Miquel Costas

  • Asymmetric epoxidation with H2O2 by manipulating the electronic properties of non-heme iron catalysts.

    Olaf Cussó;Isaac Garcia-Bosch;Xavi Ribas;Julio Lloret-Fillol

  • Aryl CH Activation by CuII To Form an Organometallic Aryl–CuIII Species: A Novel Twist on Copper Disproportionation†

    Xavi Ribas;Deanne A. Jackson;Bruno Donnadieu;José Mahía

  • Enantioselective Hydroformylation by a Rh-Catalyst Entrapped in a Supramolecular Metallocage

    Cristina García-Simón;Rafael Gramage-Doria;Saeed Raoufmoghaddam;Teodor Parella

  • Sulfur K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy as a probe of ligand-metal bond covalency: metal vs ligand oxidation in copper and nickel dithiolene complexes.

    Ritimukta Sarangi;Serena DeBeer George;Deanne Jackson Rudd;Robert K. Szilagyi

  • Sponge-like molecular cage for purification of fullerenes

    Cristina García-Simón;Marc Garcia-Borràs;Laura Gómez;Teodor Parella

  • Light-Controlled Interconversion between a Self-Assembled Triangle and a Rhombicuboctahedral Sphere

    Muxin Han;Yuansu Luo;Bernd Damaschke;Laura Gómez

  • Metallosupramolecular receptors for fullerene binding and release

    Cristina García-Simón;Miquel Costas;Xavi Ribas

  • Alkane Hydroxylation by a Nonheme Iron Catalyst that Challenges the Heme Paradigm for Oxygenase Action

    Laura Gomez;Mireia Güell;Xavi Ribas

  • Assessing the Impact of Electronic and Steric Tuning of the Ligand in the Spin State and Catalytic Oxidation Ability of the FeII(Pytacn) Family of Complexes

    Irene Prat;Teresa Corona;Teodor Parella

  • Biologically inspired non-heme iron-catalysts for asymmetric epoxidation; design principles and perspectives.

    Olaf Cussó;Xavi Ribas;Miquel Costas

  • A three-shell supramolecular complex enables the symmetry-mismatched chemo- and regioselective bis-functionalization of C 60 .

    Ernest Ubasart;Oleg Borodin;Carles Fuertes-Espinosa;Youzhi Xu

  • Regioselective oxidation of nonactivated alkyl C-H groups using highly structured non-heme iron catalysts.

    Laura Gómez;Mercè Canta;David Font;Irene Prat

  • Observation and mechanistic study of facile C-O bond formation between a well-defined aryl-copper(III) complex and oxygen nucleophiles.

    Lauren M. Huffman;Alicia Casitas;Marc Font;Mercè Canta

  • Modeling the cis-oxo-labile binding site motif of non-heme iron oxygenases: water exchange and oxidation reactivity of a non-heme iron(IV)-oxo compound bearing a tripodal tetradentate ligand.

    Irene Prat;Jonathan R. Frisch;Ruben Mas-Ballesté

Frequent Co-Authors

Miquel Costas
Miquel Costas University of Girona
Teodor Parella
Teodor Parella Autonomous University of Barcelona
Jaume Veciana
Jaume Veciana Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona
Josep M. Luis
Josep M. Luis University of Girona
Manuel Almeida
Manuel Almeida University of Porto
Antoni Llobet
Antoni Llobet Autonomous University of Barcelona
Daniel Maspoch
Daniel Maspoch Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia
Klaus Wurst
Klaus Wurst University of Innsbruck
Concepció Rovira
Concepció Rovira Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona
Miquel Solà
Miquel Solà University of Girona

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in Chemistry, branching into specialized fields such as forensic science can offer exciting career opportunities. There are several affordable options for those seeking to advance their knowledge through online education. For example, exploring online forensic science courses can provide a practical foundation for applying chemistry principles to crime scene investigation and evidence analysis.

Pursuing a master's in forensic psychology online is another pathway that combines understanding human behavior with scientific techniques, broadening career prospects in legal and investigative settings.

The scope of forensic science careers continues to grow as technology evolves, making it an attractive option for chemistry graduates. These roles often emphasize analytical skills and knowledge of chemical processes critical to solving crimes.

One important consideration is the expense related to these programs. Understanding the criminal justice degree cost can help students plan their educational journey effectively while maximizing return on investment in their future careers.

Best Scientists Citing Xavi Ribas

Trending Scientists