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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 621-636 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Pure and Applied Chemistry |
Volume | 84 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- CO
- Catalysts
- Chlorine-free catalysts
- Cyclic carbonates
- Cycloadditions
- Green chemistry
- Green synthesis
- Structure-activity