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The catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals offers a promising solution to mitigate global warming. However, the high thermodynamic and kinetic stability makes CO2 activation challenging, typically requiring harsh conditions. This study presents an ionic polymer, (HO)(3)-ImbTbIP, synthesized via the quaternarization of 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(bromomethyl)benzene (Tb) with 1,3,5-tri(1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzene (Imb) and 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propane-1,3-diol (HO)(3). The polymer features imidazolium ionic liquids and triple hydrogen bonds, where (HO)(3) moieties weaken the C & horbar;O bond of epoxides, and bromide anions act as nucleophiles to facilitate epoxide ring-opening. Simultaneously, CO2 activated by imidazolium reacts with oxyanion intermediates to form alkyl carbonate species. Remarkably, (HO)(3)-ImbTbIP efficiently converts CO2 to cyclic carbonates under mild conditions (120 degrees C, 1 bar CO2). This work advances the understanding of CO2 conversion and highlights the potential of task-specific polymers for sustainable catalysis.
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CHEMCATCHEM
ISSN: 1867-3880
Year: 2025
3 . 8 0 0
JCR@2023
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