Molybdate ionic liquids as halide-free catalysts for CO<sub>2</sub> fixation into epoxides
Nicola Bragato, Alvise Perosa, Maurizio Selva, Giulia Fiorani, Roberto Calmanti
Abstract
Molybdate ionic liquids active for CO 2 fixation into terminal and internal epoxides without any added halide co-catalysts are described. 95 Mo-NMR spectra demonstrate the interaction and activation of CO 2 with MoO 4 species.
Topics & Concepts
HalideMolybdateCatalysisIonic liquidChemistryInorganic chemistryIonic bondingCarbon fixationOrganic chemistryIonCarbon dioxideCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsCatalysis and Oxidation Reactions