Inverse Design of Frustrated Lewis Pairs for Direct Catalytic CO ₂ Hydrogenation: Refining and Expanding Design Rules

Rubén Laplaza; Shubhajit Das; Thanapat Worakul; Clémence Corminboeuf

doi:10.1039/d5sc09530a

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Inverse Design of Frustrated Lewis Pairs for Direct Catalytic CO ₂ Hydrogenation: Refining and Expanding Design Rules

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The central aim is to refine and expand design rules for frustrated lewis pairs in catalyzing CO2 hydrogenation.
Investigated combinations of Lewis acids and bases for catalytic activity
Evaluated the efficiency of various frustrated lewis pairs
Analyzed the impact of molecular structures on catalytic performance
Identified optimal frustrated lewis pairs for CO2 hydrogenation
Established new design rules to enhance catalytic efficiency
Demonstrated potential for metal-free catalytic applications

Implication

Demonstrates the design of efficient frustrated lewis pairs for direct catalytic CO2 hydrogenation, suggesting new strategies for metal-free catalysis.

Abstract

Frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs), composed of reactive combinations of Lewis acids (LAs) and bases (LBs) offer a metal-free platform for catalyzing a wide range of chemical transformations. Designing the optimal...

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Inverse Design of Frustrated Lewis Pairs for Direct Catalytic CO ₂ Hydrogenation: Refining and Expanding Design Rules

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