Study of the versatility of CuBTC@IL-derived materials for heterogeneous catalysis
Edurne S. Larrea, Roberto Fernández de Luis, Arkaitz Fidalgo-Marijuán, Eva M. Maya, Marta Iglesias, M.I. Arriortua
Abstract
The versatility of CuBTC (HKUST-1) MOF materials to be functionalized to improve their catalytic activity performance was evaluated. CuBTC@IL catalysts are selective for the cycloaddition of CO<sub>2</sub> to epoxides, giving rise to value-added products.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisCycloadditionChemistryChemical engineeringCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisCatalytic Processes in Materials Science