Simona Barone

1. Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be seen as a slow pandemic posing a huge threat to public health worldwide. β-Lactam antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, and more importantly the life-saving carbapenems, are the cornerstones of antimicrobial chemotherapy and still represent extremely valuable antibacterial drugs, although their efficacy is steadily declining.

1 Introduction Crowdfunding has gained considerable momentum as a financing mechanism, particularly for startups and creative projects. Among the various crowdfunding models, reward-based crowdfunding (RBC) stands out for its non-dilutive nature, where backers receive nonfinancial rewards in exchange for their support. RBC appeals to entrepreneurs seeking to raise funds while retaining full ownership and aligning with community-oriented projects.

1. Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Cross-coupling reactions represent a powerful tool for the generation of brand new carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom bonds by linking two different types of precursors. (1−3) Cross-coupling reactions have revolutionized organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, natural products, and polymers.