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  • Green Chemistry
  • Catalysis

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  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a stable C1 synthon with significant potential in organic synthesis.
  • Efficient CO2 activation and conversion strategies are crucial due to its thermodynamic stability and kinetic inertness.
  • Ionic liquids (ILs) offer unique properties for CO2 capture and activation, serving as alternatives to volatile organic solvents and catalysts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review IL-promoted reactions involving CO2 with N-nucleophiles (primary amines) and O-nucleophiles (primary alcohols, water).
  • To summarize catalytic systems, including metal/ILs binary systems and single IL systems, for CO2 conversion.
  • To highlight the synthesis of value-added chemicals from CO2 utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized metal/ILs binary systems (e.g., Cu/ILs, Ag/ILs) for CO2 catalytic conversion.
  • Employed single IL systems, including anion-functionalized and bifunctionalized ILs.
  • Investigated reactions such as carboxylative cyclization and formylation.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of ILs in promoting CO2 reactions with various nucleophiles.
  • Achieved the synthesis of diverse value-added chemicals, including cyclic carbamates, organic carbonates, α-hydroxyl ketones, and benzimidazolones.
  • Showcased ILs as powerful tools for efficient CO2 utilization in organic synthesis.

Conclusions:

  • Ionic liquids are highly effective in activating and transforming carbon dioxide.
  • ILs facilitate the synthesis of valuable chemicals through reactions with amines, alcohols, and water.
  • ILs represent a sustainable and efficient approach for carbon dioxide utilization in chemical synthesis.