Photocatalytic C–N coupling towards urea synthesis with a palladium-supported CeO<sub>2</sub> catalyst
Shuyi Yang, Jiayi Deng, Jiaying Chen, Qingmei Tan, Tianren Liu, Ke Chen, Dongxue Han, Yingming Ma, Mengjiao Dai, Li Niu
Abstract
The conversion of N 2 and CO 2 into urea through a photocatalytic C–N coupling reaction under ambient conditions serves as a novel green avenue for urea synthesis.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisUreaPalladiumPhotocatalysisCoupling (piping)ChemistryInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryMetallurgyAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCatalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions