Effects of Lewis acid strength of monovalent coinage metals and zeolite frameworks on catalytic CO<sub>2</sub> cycloaddition with ethylene oxide: A DFT study
Winyoo Sangthong, Jakkapan Sirijaraensre
Abstract
The synergistic effect of acid site and zeolite framework type makes Au( i )-ZSM-5 an excellent catalyst for CO 2 cycloaddition with ethylene oxide.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCycloadditionZeoliteCatalysisEthyleneOxideEthylene oxideAcid strengthLewis acids and basesInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryCopolymerPolymerCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsCatalysis and Oxidation Reactions