Magnesium-porphyrin as an efficient photocatalyst for the transformation of CO<sub>2</sub> to cyclic carbonates and oxazolidinones under ambient conditions
Sushanta Kumar Meher, Prakash Nayak, Sasmita Dhala, Swetapadma Tripathy, Krishnan Venkatasubbaiah
Abstract
Herein, we report an efficient and simple photocatalytic system based on Mg-porphyrin for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates and oxazolidinones. As this reaction uses non-toxic, renewable, and widely available CO 2 , it promotes sustainability.
Topics & Concepts
PorphyrinCatalysisPhotocatalysisMagnesiumChemistryTransformation (genetics)Combinatorial chemistryPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemistryGeneCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsCarbon Dioxide Capture Technologies