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August 19, 2025ChemCatChem

Carbon Dioxide and Epoxide Copolymerization Processes: Advances in Catalyst Design Over Decades

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IWIdrees Ahmed WaniMHMohsan HassanGBGulzar A. Bhat

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Overview

This review uncovers developments in catalyst systems for converting carbon dioxide and epoxides, suggesting enhanced efficiency in polycarbonate synthesis.

Key Points

  • The catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide and epoxides efficiently produces valuable polycarbonates, and recent innovations enhance efficacy.
  • Utilizing zinc-based catalysts since 1969 has led to improved catalytic systems, operating effectively under ambient conditions.
  • Metal-free organocatalytic systems are gaining attention, showcasing the diversity of methods for CO2 and epoxide reactions.
  • Significant challenges remain in activating CO2 due to its stability; thus, enhanced catalyst design is vital for successful synthesis.

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Wani et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af494dad7bf08b1ead4c45https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202500959
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