CO<sub>2</sub> capture by imidazolium-based deep eutectic solvents: the effect of steric hindrance of N-heterocyclic carbenes
Mingzhe Chen, Yi Zhou, Qing Lü, Dezhong Yang
Abstract
CO 2 does not react with the N-heterocyclic carbene possessing two isopropyl N -substituents in deep eutectic solvents composed of ethylene glycol and the imidazolium-based salt [IiPim][Triz].
Topics & Concepts
Steric effectsEutectic systemEthylene glycolChemistryIsopropylStereocenterOrganic chemistryCatalysisAlloyEnantioselective synthesisIonic liquids properties and applicationsCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisN-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry