Efficient chemical fixation of CO2 into cyclic carbonates using poly(4-vinylpyridine) supported iodine as an eco-friendly and reusable heterogeneous catalyst
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Abstract
Green and sustainable synthesis is considered as a safer alternative to the conventional synthetic processes owing to its environmental friendly nature, atom economy, cost-effectiveness, and easy handling. Herein, the catalytic efficiency of poly(4-vinylpyridine) supported iodine (P4VP/I 2 ) as a metal-free and organocatalyst system was studied and approved for an efficient chemical fixation of CO 2 into cyclic carbonates which is performed via the coupling of CO 2 with epoxides. The high conversion and excellent selectivity were obtained for a broad range of epoxides in the presence of catalytic amount of P4VP/I 2 under solvent-free conditions. The heterogeneous catalyst could be recovered and regenerated over several times with no significant loss of catalytic activity. The possible mechanism was described for the catalytic performance of P4VP/I 2 based on the synergetic effect of the Lewis acid and base sites and nucleophilic anion.
Keywords
chemical fixation of CO 2, cyclic carbonate, polymer-supported catalyst, sustainable protocol
Divisions
nanotechnology
Publication Title
Heteroatom Chemistry
Volume
29
Issue
4
Publisher
Wiley