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A novel metal-organic framework as a heterogeneous catalysis for the solvent-free conversion of CO2 and epoxides into cyclic carbonate

A novel 2D metal-organic framework, [(Cd2(PDIA)2·3DMF]·3DMF (namely CdPDIA), was successfully constructed by an organic ligand 5-(phenyldiazenyl)isophthalic acid (H2PDIA) and Cd(II) ion. The resultant sample possesses binuclear {Cd2(COO)4} clusters and two different modes of the deprotonated organic ligand. Topologically, {Cd2(COO)4} clusters and PDIA2? ligands can be considered as 4-connected nodes and 2-connected linkers. Hence, the 2D structure can be further symbolized as a sql topology with the Schläfli symbol of (44•62). The resultant sample CdPDIA has been characterized and analysed by single crystal diffraction, elemental analysis, powder X-ray diffractions and thermogravimetric analysis in detail. Due to metal sites in the framework of CdPDIA, it can be applied as a heterogeneous catalysis for the solvent-free conversion of CO2 and epoxides into cyclic carbonate. In addition, the resultant sample can be recycled four times without significant activity decrease.

» Author: Bin Li

» Reference: Inorganic Chemistry Communications

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