Chlorine-free catalysts for green synthesis of cyclic carbonates from carbon dioxide

Rui Li, Xin Tong, Xiaofang Li*, Changwen Hu

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Abstract

This article provides an overview on recent progress in the green synthesis of cyclic carbonates (CCs) from carbon dioxide (CO 2) catalyzed by chlorine-free catalysts. Special emphasis is placed on the synthetic routes and catalyst structures that govern the reactivity and selectivity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)621-636
Number of pages16
JournalPure and Applied Chemistry
Volume84
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Keywords

  • CO
  • Catalysts
  • Chlorine-free catalysts
  • Cyclic carbonates
  • Cycloadditions
  • Green chemistry
  • Green synthesis
  • Structure-activity

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