Zinc single atoms on N-doped carbon: An efficient and stable catalyst for CO2 fixation and conversion

doi:10.1016/S1872-2067(19)63316-4

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Abstract: The cycloaddition of epoxides and carbon dioxide represents a straightforward and atom-efficient method for synthesis of cyclic carbonates and utilization of CO₂. So far, homogeneous metal complexes have been mainly applied for such transformations. Here, we describe the synthesis of novel heterogeneous Zn-based catalysts, which were conveniently prepared by pyrolysis of an active-carbon-supported phenanthroline-ligated Zn(OAc)₂ complex. Detail structural characterizations proved the existence of single zinc sites in the active material. Compared to a Zn-based nanoparticle (Zn-NP) catalyst, the resulting single metal atom catalyst (SAC) displayed improved activity and stability for the cycloaddition of epoxides. By applying the optimal catalyst, a variety of carbonates were successfully obtained in high yields with good functional group tolerance.

Key words: Heterogeneous catalysis, Single atom catalyst, Zinc, Carbon dioxide, Cycloaddition, Carbonate

Xinjiang Cui, Xingchao Dai, Annette-Enrica Surkus, Kathrin Junge, Carsten Kreyenschulte, Giovanni Agostini, Nils Rockstroh, Matthias Beller. Zinc single atoms on N-doped carbon: An efficient and stable catalyst for CO₂ fixation and conversion[J]. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2019, 40(11): 1679-1685.

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