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A bimetallic iron( iii ) catalyst for CO 2 /epoxide coupling

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: A novel di-iron(III) catalyst for the copolymerisation of cyclohexene oxide and CO(2) to yield poly(cyclohexene carbonate), under mild conditions, is reported. The catalyst selectivity was completely changed on addition of an ammonium co-catalyst to yield only the cis-isomer of the cyclic carbonate, also under mild conditions. Additionally, the catalyst was active for propylene carbonate and styrene carbonate production at 1 atm pressure.

Source: Chemical Communications

DOI: 10.1039/c0cc02205e

Authors: Antoine Buchard, Michael R. Kember, Karl G. Sandeman, Charlotte K. Williams

Institution: Imperial College London

Language: English

Topic: Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis

Subfield: Process Chemistry and Technology

Field: Chemical Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Awards: G1224344208, G584353718