Progress in the catalytic reactions of CO<sub>2</sub> and epoxides to selectively provide cyclic or polymeric carbonates
Gulzar A. Bhat, Donald J. Darensbourg
Abstract
This review of the metal- and organo-catalyzed coupling of CO 2 and epoxides (oxiranes) to provide selectively cyclic or polymeric carbonates is intended to highlight recent achievements in this area of research.
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EpoxideCatalysisReuseChemistryCarbon dioxideCarbon fibersGreen chemistryRenewable energyOrganic chemistryNanotechnologyBiochemical engineeringMaterials scienceReaction mechanismWaste managementComposite materialComposite numberElectrical engineeringEngineeringCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesChemistry and Chemical Engineering