Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(3), P. 722 - 730
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Silver
N-heterocyclic
carbene
complex
unlocks
the
fast
coupling
of
CO
2
to
propargylic
alcohols
produce
α-alkylidene
cyclic
carbonates
through
continuous
flow
process.
The
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
capture
and
utilization
strategy
has
emerged
as
an
innovative
multifaceted
approach
to
counteract
emissions.
In
this
study,
a
highly
porous
muffin
polyhedral
barium
(Ba)
̵
organic
framework
(BaTATB;
H3TATB
=
4,4',4″-s-triazine-2,4,6-triyl-tribenzoic
acid)
was
synthesized
solvothermally.
three-dimensional
honeycomb
pore
architectures
were
densely
populated
with
Lewis
acidic
Ba(II)
metal
sites
basic
nitrogen-rich
triazines.
BaTATB
demonstrated
selective
CO2
adsorption
high
heat
of
adsorption.
Its
abundance
(Ba
clusters)
(triazine)
makes
ideal
catalyst
for
the
cycloaddition
epoxides
in
two-
three-component
reactions.
Furthermore,
is
exceptional
recyclable
aromatic
amines,
enabling
high-yield
synthesis
cyclic
carbonates
oxazolidinone
at
1
bar
under
moderate,
solvent-free,
cocatalyst-free
conditions.
Additionally,
recycled
nine
seven
consecutive
cycles
carbonate
no
substantial
decrease
catalytic
activity.
Using
density
functional
theory,
we
rational
design
metal-organic
frameworks
that
exhibit
excellent
conversion.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 165 - 165
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Though
polyurethanes
(PUs)
are
widely
used
in
people’s
daily
lives,
traditional
PUs
generally
fabricated
from
toxic
(poly)isocyanates.
Furthermore,
(poly)isocyanates
commonly
industrially
prepared
a
seriously
and
injurious
chemical
compound
named
phosgene,
which
is
dangerous
gas
that
can
cause
lung
irritation
eventually
death.
As
known
to
all,
the
consumption
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)-based
raw
materials
reactions
productions
will
be
conducive
reducing
greenhouse
effect.
In
this
paper,
non-isocyanate
polyurethane
(NIPU)
diol
was
through
polyaddition
reaction
ethylenediamine
CO2-based
ethylene
carbonate,
then
NIPU-based
silicone-containing
thiol
hyperbranched
polymers
(NIPU-SiHPs)
were
synthesized
NIPU
diol.
Finally,
UV-curable
optical-silicone-modified
coatings
(UV-NIPUs)
NIPU-SiHPs
pentaerythritol
triacrylate
by
UV-initiated
thiol-ene
click
without
UV
initiator.
The
UV-NIPUs
demonstrated
high
transparency
over
90%
(400–800
nm),
good
mechanical
performance
with
tensile
strength
reaching
3.49
MPa,
superior
thermal
stability
an
initial
decomposition
temperature
(Td5)
range
239.7–265.6
°C,
moderate
hydrophilicity
water
contact
angle
42.6–62.1°,
pencil
hardness
5–9H,
adhesive
grade
0.
results
indicate
it
promising
green
strategy
fabricate
high-performance
materials.
Green Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 8
Published: March 12, 2025
Carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
reduction
through
chemical
fixation
has
attracted
great
attention
due
to
its
key
role
in
climate
change.
The
conversion
of
CO
the
five-membered
cyclic
carbonates
is
most
practical
and
invaluable
process,
particularly
when
using
sustainable
green
methodologies.
Two
amine-tethered
4-dimethylamino
pyridine
ionic
organocatalysts
were
prepared
two
different
solvents
a
simple
cost-effective
procedure.
mole
ratio
solvent
effect
on
structure
investigated.
Then,
was
investigated
by
reaction
with
epoxides
presence
as-prepared
under
solvent-free
conditions.
Moreover,
influence
organocatalyst
structures
conditions
cycloaddition
studied
find
high
efficiency
valuable
carbonates.
optimized
80°C
0.2
MPa
give
good
excellent
yields
selectivity.
Given
recyclability
organocatalyst,
current
catalytic
can
be
promising
scale-up
process.
Macromol—A Journal of Macromolecular Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 12 - 12
Published: March 15, 2025
Polyhydroxyurethanes
(PHUs)
synthesized
from
cyclic
carbonates
are
promising
alternatives
to
conventional
polyurethanes
due
their
advantageous
isocyanate-free
synthesis
and
reprocessability
characteristics.
While
many
studies
focus
on
PHUs
derived
five-membered
(5CCs)
for
more
sustainable
routes,
six-membered
(6CCs)
exhibit
enhanced
reactivity
towards
amines.
Their
is
facilitated
by
the
presence
of
hydroxyl
groups
along
polymer
chain,
enabling
transcarbamoylation
reactions.
However,
since
non-catalyzed
typically
a
sluggish
reaction,
catalysts
often
required
enhance
network
reprocessability.
This
study
presents
life
cycle
assessment
(LCA)
PHU-5CC
PHU-6CC
syntheses,
with
catalysts,
recycling
applications
targeting
end-of-life
scenarios.
Environmental
impact
categories,
including
climate
change,
particulate
matter,
fossil
resource
depletion,
mineral
metal
use
freshwater
eutrophication,
were
evaluated.
Sensitivity
analyses
also
conducted
assess
key
variables.
Our
results
indicate
that
6CCs
show
higher
environmental
footprint
solvent-intensive
process.
Despite
increased
shorter
reaction
times
associated
6CC
monomer,
these
benefits
do
not
fully
offset
impacts
In
conclusion,
this
highlights
potential
improvements
future
PHU
synthesis,
such
as
solvent-free
processes,
metal-free
optimized
monitoring.