Royal Society of Chemistry, Catalysis Science & Technology, 13(7), p. 2651-2684
DOI: 10.1039/c7cy00438a
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The coupling of carbon dioxide (CO2) with epoxides with the formation of cyclic carbonates is a highly attractive 100% atom economic reaction. It represents a greener and safer alternative to the conventional synthesis of cyclic carbonates from diols and toxic phosgene.