Functionalized IRMOF-3: an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the cycloaddition of allyl glycidyl ether and CO2

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2013 Mar;13(3):2307-12. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2013.6878.

Abstract

Functionalized metal organic framework F-IRMOF-3 having quaternary ammonium group was prepared by a fast precipitation and solvothermal method. They showed good catalytic performance for the cycloaddition of allyl glycidyl ether (AGE) and carbon dioxide without any solvent. F-IRMOF-3 with a larger alkyl chain structure and more nucleophilic anion exhibited better reactivity for the cycloaddition reaction. The introduction of a defective ZnO to F-IRMOF-3 by the fast precipitation method becomes more advantageous than the conventional solvothermal method for the cycloaddition reaction due to acid-base bifunctional active sites. The F-IRMOF-3 can be easily recovered and reused without any considerable loss of initial activity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Epoxy Compounds / chemistry*
  • Organic Chemicals / chemistry*
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Epoxy Compounds
  • Organic Chemicals
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • allyl glycidyl ether