# Irreversible metal-to-ligand charge transfer generates carbon radicals

A Nature study reports that carbon radicals can be generated through irreversible metal-to-ligand charge transfer. The finding may provide a new mechanistic route for controlling radical chemistry, though practical applications remain to be established.

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## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-11368-9) — 2026-11-04