articleGreen ChemistryJan 1, 2010Closed access

Synthesis of cyclic carbonates from epoxides and CO2

MNMichael NorthRPRiccardo PasqualeCSCarl S. Young

Newcastle University

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Abstract

The synthesis of cyclic carbonates by the 100% atom economical reaction between epoxides and CO2 is reviewed in the context of reducing global emissions of waste CO2 and converting waste CO2 into industrially useful chemical feedstocks.

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  • Context (archaeology)
  • Chemistry
  • Atom economy
  • Epoxide
  • Organic chemistry
  • Waste management
  • Environmental science
  • Catalysis
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