Experimental and theoretical studies on hydrogen bond-promoted fixation of carbon dioxide and epoxides in cyclic carbonates.

Phys Chem Chem Phys

Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China.

Published: August 2012

The hydrogen bond donor-promoted fixation of CO(2) and epoxides into cyclic carbonates was investigated through experimental and density functional theory studies. A highly effective homogeneous system of 1,2-benzenediol-tetrabutyl ammonium bromide (TBAB) and heterogeneous poly-ionic liquids were developed for the fixation of CO(2) into cyclic carbonates via hydrogen bond activation, based on the understanding of the reaction mechanism and catalyst design. The work hence provides a molecular level understanding of the reaction process and forms the basis for the rational design of catalytic systems for the fixation of CO(2) into useful organic compounds.

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