Two-dimensional (2D) layered double metal cyanides as alternative catalysts for CO<sub>2</sub>/propylene oxide copolymerization
Guillermo Penche, M.P. González-Marcos, Juan R. González‐Velasco, Cyler W. Vos, Christopher M. Kozak
Abstract
Layered 2D DMC complexes were first catalysts for green copolymerization of CO 2 and PO to produce biodegradable and biocompatible polymers. The Co[Ni(CN) 4 ] complex showed promising potential in this process and was further evaluated.
Topics & Concepts
CopolymerCatalysisPropylene oxideOxidePolymerMetalBiocompatible materialMaterials scienceChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryChemistryOrganic chemistryEthylene oxideBiomedical engineeringMedicineEngineeringCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications