Polystyrene Nanometer-Sized Particles Supported Alkaline Imidazolium Ionic Liquids as Reusable and Efficient Catalysts for the Knoevenagel Condensation in Aqueous Phase

Min Ma, Hansheng Li*, Wang Yang, Qin Wu, Daxin Shi, Yun Zhao, Caihong Feng, Qingze Jiao

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Abstract

Abstract: Polystyrene nanometer-sized particles supported alkaline 1-propyl imidazolium ionic liquids catalysts (nano-PS-CH2-[pIM][B]) were prepared and characterized by FT-IR, SEM, TG/DTA, BET and particle size distribution analysis. The results suggested that ionic liquids were successfully loaded on the surface of polymer carriers by covalent bond with high alkali amount. It showed excellent catalytic activities for Knoevenagel condensation especially in aqueous phase, which much higher than that of NaOH and micro-PS-CH2-[pIM][B]. It will be expected for the potential application of organic reactions in aqueous phase. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)134-143
Number of pages10
JournalCatalysis Letters
Volume148
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018

Keywords

  • Aqueous phase
  • Knoevenagel condensation
  • Nanometer size
  • Supported ionic liquids

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