Pure Appl. Chem., 2012, Vol. 84, No. 3, pp. 621-636
http://dx.doi.org/10.1351/PAC-CON-11-06-08
Published online 2011-11-09
Chlorine-free catalysts for green synthesis of cyclic carbonates from carbon dioxide*
Abstract:
This article provides an overview on recent progress in the green synthesis of cyclic carbonates (CCs) from carbon dioxide (CO2) catalyzed by chlorine-free catalysts. Special emphasis is placed on the synthetic routes and catalyst structures that govern the reactivity and selectivity.
*Pure Appl. Chem. 84, 411–860 (2012). A collection of invited papers for the IUPAC project 2008-016-1-300 “Chlorine-free Synthesis for Green Chemistry”.