A metal-, solvent-, halogen-, and additive-free catalysis for CO <sub>2</sub> fixation by carbon dots
Tao Zhang, Ruijia Wang, Wei Li, Shujun Li, Bing Tian, Shouxin Liu, Zhijun Chen
Abstract
A recyclable CDs catalyst from lignin-derived syringic acid was developed, which could activate both CO 2 and epoxides, showing excellent catalytic activity for the fixation of CO 2 with epoxides into cyclic carbonates under very mild conditions.
Topics & Concepts
HalogenCatalysisCarbon fixationMetalSolventChemistryCarbon fibersActive carbonFixation (population genetics)Materials scienceOrganic chemistryCarbon dioxideWaste managementComposite numberEngineeringComposite materialBiochemistryGeneAlkylCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCovalent Organic Framework ApplicationsCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts