There is considerable interest in the use of carbon dioxide as a chemical feedstock in the synthesis of both commodity and fine chemicals. This is because carbon dioxide is a readily available, non-toxic and inexpensive source of carbon. Currently, there are relatively few industrial processes which utilize carbon dioxide as a feedstock. A major reason for this is the kinetic stability of carbon dioxide. It has been demonstrated on many occasions that transition metal catalysts can facilitate processes which are kinetically difficult. In this presentation we describe our studies exploring the mechanism of carbon dioxide insertion into Group 8, 9 & 10 complexes supported by pincer ligands, as this reaction could form the basis for catalytic cycles for carbon dioxide conversion. The effect of different pincer ligands on the reaction will also be explained. Finally, the links between our stoichiometric results and catalytic reactions will be discussed.

Exploring carbon dioxide insertion into group 8, 9, and 10 complexes supported by pincer ligands

247th National Meeting (2014)

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