Cyclic carbonates synthesised from CO2: Applications, challenges and recent research trends

Cyclic carbonates are a class of versatile compounds that can be prepared using the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide as a building block and that can find applications as green solvents and as a sustainable alternative to toxic reactants currently used in the chemical industry. The current trends in research related to cyclic carbonates are reviewed in this contribution.

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Cyclic carbonates can be prepared using carbon dioxide and have applications as green solvents and sustainable alternatives. Current research trends indicate their potential in the chemical industry.