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Zirconium-based isoreticular metal-organic frameworks for CO2 fixation via cyclic carbonate synthesis Hye-Min Jeong, Roshith Roshan, Robin Babu, Hyeon-Jun Kim, Dae-Won Park Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2018 Two highly stable isoreticular metal-organic frameworks comprising chains of zirconium coordinated with linkers of 1,4-H2BDC (1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid) and 4,4′-H2BPDC (4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid), denoted as MIL-140A and MIL-140C, were synthesized. The catalytic activity of these frameworks was studied for the coupling reaction of CO2 and epoxides to produce cyclic carbonates under solvent-free conditions. Excellent activity was observed for both catalysts: they yielded high epoxide conversion with >99% selectivity toward the cyclic carbonate, and were fully reusable even after four cycles without any considerable loss of initial activity. The enhancement in the catalytic activity was explained based on acidity/basicity studies. The influence of various reaction parameters such as catalyst amount, reaction time, reaction temperature, and CO2 pressure was also investigated. Reaction mechanism was proposed on the basis of experimental evidence and our previous DFT (density functional theory) studies.
Cycloaddition of carbon dioxide with propylene oxide using zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-23 as a catalyst Hyeongseok Ryu, Roshith Roshan, Moon-Il Kim, Dong-Woo Kim, Manickam Selvaraj, Dae-Won Park Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2017 Zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-23 was prepared and used as catalyst for the solventless synthesis of cyclic carbonate from CO2 and propylene oxide with or without TBAB co-catalyst. ZIF-23 catalysts were prepared by a solvothermal or microwave method and they were characterized by various physicochemical techniques such as XRD, FT-IR, BET, TGA, and FE-SEM. The effects of reaction parameters such as temperature, reaction time, CO2 pressure, and co-catalyst on the reactivity of catalyst were investigated. ZIF-23 was recyclable up to four times without any considerable loss of its initial activity. Reaction mechanism containing the role of ZIF-23 with TBAB co-catalyst was also proposed.
Catalytic performance of metal azolate frameworks in the solventless synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxides Han-Ung Kim, Robin Babu, Roshith Roshan, Dae-Won Park Applied Catalysis A General, 2017 Two types of metal azolate frameworks (MAFs) with uncoordinated and coordinated nitrogen atoms composed of zinc coordinated with 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole and 3,5-dimethyl-1,2,4-triazole linkers denoted as MAF-66 and MAF-X5, respectively have been synthesized and characterized using various physicochemical techniques. The uncoordinated N donors present in the MAFs show high adsorption affinity for carbon dioxide. The synthesized MAFs showed promising catalytic activity towards the cycloaddition of carbon dioxide and epoxides under solvent-free conditions with excellent selectivity towards the desired five-membered cyclic carbonates. The importance of uncoordinated N donors and amine groups in the effective catalysis of the cycloaddition of CO 2 and epoxides was investigated. Both catalysts were separable by simple filtration and reusable without any considerable loss in the initial activity. Various reaction parameters including temperature, reaction time, and CO 2 pressure were studied. A possible reaction mechanism explaining the role of amine groups in the cycloaddition reaction was proposed based on literature and experimental inferences.
Rapid, Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Cubic, Three-Dimensional, Highly Porous MOF-205 for Room Temperature CO2 Fixation via Cyclic Carbonate Synthesis Robin Babu, Roshith Roshan, Amal Cherian Kathalikkattil, Dong Woo Kim, Dae-Won Park ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2016 A dual-porous, three-dimensional, metal-organic framework [Zn4O(2,6-NDC)(BTB)4/3] (MOF-205, BET = 4200 m2/g) has been synthesized using microwave power as an alternative energy source for the first time, and its catalytic activity has been exploited for CO2-epoxide coupling reactions to produce five-membered cyclic carbonates under solvent-free conditions. Microwave synthesis was performed at different time intervals to reveal the formation of the crystals. Significant conversion of various epoxides was obtained at room temperature, with excellent selectivity toward the desired five-membered cyclic carbonates. The importance of the dual porosity and the synergistic effect of quaternary ammonium salts on efficiently catalyzed CO2 conversion were investigated using various experimental and physicochemical characterization techniques, and the results were compared with those of the solvothermally synthesized MOF-205 sample. On the basis of literature and experimental inferences, a rationalized mechanism mediated by the zinc center of MOF-205 for the CO2-epoxide cycloaddition reaction has been proposed.
A highly efficient zeolitic imidazolate framework catalyst for the co-catalyst and solvent free synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 Gyu-Young Hwang, Roshith Roshan, Hyeong-Seok Ryu, Hye-Min Jeong, Seenu Ravi, Moon-Il Kim, Dae-Won Park Journal of Co2 Utilization, 2016 A zeolitic imidazolate framework possessing LTA topology is investigated for its catalytic potential in the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxides. The synthesized ZIF-22 was chemically and thermally stable and was analyzed using multiple physico-chemical characterizations such as XRD, FT-IR, FE-SEM, XPS, TGA, ICP-OES and EA. ZIF-22 was found to afford excellent heterogeneous catalysis with high turnover frequencies (TOF) and selectivity, outperforming the activities exhibited by the previously reported ZIF catalysts. Parameter studies were carried out with various temperature, CO2 pressure, catalyst amount and reaction time and the catalyst was found to have reusable properties over three times with negligible or no loss in catalytic activity.
Ionic liquid tethered post functionalized ZIF-90 framework for the cycloaddition of propylene oxide and CO2 Jose Tharun, Kyung-Mi Bhin, Roshith Roshan, Dong Woo Kim, Amal Cherian Kathalikkattil, Robin Babu, Hye Young Ahn, Yong Sun Won, Dae-Won Park Green Chemistry, 2016 Covalent post functionalized ZIF-90 with pyridinium based ionic liquid was prepared and used as catalyst for the solventless synthesis of propylene carbonate.
Dual-porous metal organic framework for room temperature CO2 fixation via cyclic carbonate synthesis Robin Babu, Amal Cherian Kathalikkattil, Roshith Roshan, Jose Tharun, Dong-Woo Kim, Dae-Won Park Green Chemistry, 2015 An approach employing a dual-porous metal organic framework as a catalyst for room temperature CO2 fixation via cyclic carbonate synthesis with high selectivity towards cyclic carbonates under solvent free conditions was demonstrated.
Advancements in the Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Cyclic Carbonates Using Metal Organic Frameworks as Catalysts Amal Cherian Kathalikkattil, Robin Babu, Jose Tharun, Roshith Roshan, Dae-Won Park Catalysis Surveys from Asia, 2015 Global warming has begun to show its impact on the environment, and it is time to take steps to manage CO2 emissions, so as to regain the balance of carbon cycle. In addition to various capture and sequestration techniques, conversion of CO2 to value added products is high relevant. However, the inertness of CO2 makes catalysts an indispensable part of the process. CO2 undergoes cycloaddition with epoxides to produce cyclic carbonates, which have utility in various applications. Considering the necessity for heterogeneity and activity under ambient conditions, metal organic framework (MOF) catalysts have recently emerged as prospective candidates for cyclic carbonate synthesis. These porous hybrid inorganic–organic crystals are also excellent materials for gas storage and separation, including CO2 gas. Thus, MOFs could efficiently capture CO2 and catalytically convert them to cyclic carbonates. In this review, we discuss the recent advancements in the design of MOF catalysts for cyclic carbonate synthesis.
Zirconium-based isoreticular metal-organic frameworks for CO 2 fixation via cyclic carbonate synthesis HM Jeong, R Roshan, R Babu, HJ Kim, DW Park Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 35 (2), 438-444 , 2018 2018 Citations: 22
Catalytic performance of metal azolate frameworks in the solventless synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxides HU Kim, R Babu, R Roshan, DW Park Applied Catalysis A: General 538, 59-65 , 2017 2017 Citations: 19
Cycloaddition of carbon dioxide with propylene oxide using zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-23 as a catalyst H Ryu, R Roshan, MI Kim, DW Kim, M Selvaraj, DW Park Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 34 (3), 928-934 , 2017 2017 Citations: 33
Inverse relationship of dimensionality and catalytic activity in CO 2 transformation: a systematic investigation by comparing multidimensional metal–organic frameworks R Babu, R Roshan, Y Gim, YH Jang, JF Kurisingal, DW Kim, DW Park Journal of Materials Chemistry A 5 (30), 15961-15969 , 2017 2017 Citations: 72
Catalytic performance of zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-95 for the solventless synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxides KM Bhin, J Tharun, KR Roshan, DW Kim, Y Chung, DW Park Journal of CO2 Utilization 17, 112-118 , 2017 2017 Citations: 91
Rapid, Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Cubic, Three-Dimensional, Highly Porous MOF-205 for Room Temperature CO 2 Fixation via Cyclic Carbonate Synthesis R Babu, R Roshan, AC Kathalikkattil, DW Kim, DW Park ACS applied materials & interfaces 8 (49), 33723-33731 , 2016 2016 Citations: 178
A highly efficient zeolitic imidazolate framework catalyst for the co-catalyst and solvent free synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 GY Hwang, R Roshan, HS Ryu, HM Jeong, S Ravi, MI Kim, DW Park Journal of CO2 Utilization 15, 123-130 , 2016 2016 Citations: 52
A room temperature synthesizable and environmental friendly heterogeneous ZIF-67 catalyst for the solvent less and co-catalyst free synthesis of cyclic carbonates RR Kuruppathparambil, T Jose, R Babu, GY Hwang, AC Kathalikkattil, ... Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 182, 562-569 , 2016 2016 Citations: 237
A solid solution zeolitic imidazolate framework as a room temperature efficient catalyst for the chemical fixation of CO 2 RR Kuruppathparambil, R Babu, HM Jeong, GY Hwang, GS Jeong, ... Green Chemistry 18 (23), 6349-6356 , 2016 2016 Citations: 148
A computational study of the mechanistic insights into base catalysed synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO 2: bicarbonate anion as an active species KR Roshan, RA Palissery, AC Kathalikkattil, R Babu, G Mathai, HS Lee, ... Catalysis Science & Technology 6 (11), 3997-4004 , 2016 2016 Citations: 57
Ionic liquid tethered post functionalized ZIF-90 framework for the cycloaddition of propylene oxide and CO 2 J Tharun, KM Bhin, R Roshan, DW Kim, AC Kathalikkattil, R Babu, ... Green Chemistry 18 (8), 2479-2487 , 2016 2016 Citations: 231
A sustainable protocol for the facile synthesis of zinc-glutamate MOF: an efficient catalyst for room temperature CO 2 fixation reactions under wet conditions A CherianáKathalikkattil, S JuneáCho Chemical Communications 52 (2), 280-283 , 2016 2016 Citations: 181
Dual-porous metal organic framework for room temperature CO 2 fixation via cyclic carbonate synthesis R Babu, AC Kathalikkattil, R Roshan, J Tharun, DW Kim, DW Park Green Chemistry 18 (1), 232-242 , 2016 2016 Citations: 257
Advancements in the conversion of carbon dioxide to cyclic carbonates using metal organic frameworks as catalysts AC Kathalikkattil, R Babu, J Tharun, R Roshan, DW Park Catalysis Surveys from Asia 19 (4), 223-235 , 2015 2015 Citations: 123
Sulfonic acid functionalized mesoporous SBA-15 as catalyst for styrene carbonate synthesis from CO2 and styrene oxide at moderate reaction conditions S Ravi, R Roshan, J Tharun, AC Kathalikkattil, DW Park Journal of CO2 Utilization 10, 88-94 , 2015 2015 Citations: 45
Exploring the Catalytic Potential of ZIF‐90: Solventless and Co‐Catalyst‐Free Synthesis of Propylene Carbonate from Propylene Oxide and CO 2 J Tharun, G Mathai, AC Kathalikkattil, R Roshan, YS Won, SJ Cho, ... ChemPlusChem 80 (4), 715-721 , 2015 2015 Citations: 84
Merrifield Resin-supported Functionalized Amino Acids as Efficient Catalysts for the Cycloaddition of Carbon Dioxide with Epoxides SM Lee, MI Kim, DW Kim, R Roshan, DW Park Current Green Chemistry 2 (1), 26-34 , 2015 2015 Citations: 3
An lcy-topology amino acid MOF as eco-friendly catalyst for cyclic carbonate synthesis from CO 2: Structure-DFT corroborated study AC Kathalikkattil, R Babu, RK Roshan, H Lee, H Kim, J Tharun, E Suresh, ... Journal of Materials Chemistry A 3 (45), 22636-22647 , 2015 2015 Citations: 142
Mesoporous silica-giant particle with slit pore arrangement as an adsorbent for heavy metal oxyanions from aqueous medium S Ravi, R Roshan, J Tharun, DW Park, HH Chun, H Park, M Selvaraj RSC advances 5 (14), 10260-10266 , 2015 2015 Citations: 6
Organic sulphonate salts tethered to mesoporous silicas as catalysts for CO 2 fixation into cyclic carbonates S Ravi, DH Kang, R Roshan, J Tharun, AC Kathalikkattil, DW Park Catalysis Science & Technology 5 (3), 1580-1587 , 2015 2015 Citations: 40
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Mg-doped ZnO nanoparticles for efficient sunlight-driven photocatalysis V Etacheri, R Roshan, V Kumar ACS applied materials & interfaces 4 (5), 2717-2725 , 2012 2012 Citations: 620
Dual-porous metal organic framework for room temperature CO 2 fixation via cyclic carbonate synthesis R Babu, AC Kathalikkattil, R Roshan, J Tharun, DW Kim, DW Park Green Chemistry 18 (1), 232-242 , 2016 2016 Citations: 257
A room temperature synthesizable and environmental friendly heterogeneous ZIF-67 catalyst for the solvent less and co-catalyst free synthesis of cyclic carbonates RR Kuruppathparambil, T Jose, R Babu, GY Hwang, AC Kathalikkattil, ... Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 182, 562-569 , 2016 2016 Citations: 237
Ionic liquid tethered post functionalized ZIF-90 framework for the cycloaddition of propylene oxide and CO 2 J Tharun, KM Bhin, R Roshan, DW Kim, AC Kathalikkattil, R Babu, ... Green Chemistry 18 (8), 2479-2487 , 2016 2016 Citations: 231
A biopolymer mediated efficient synthesis of cyclic carbonates from epoxides and carbon dioxide KR Roshan, G Mathai, J Kim, J Tharun, GA Park, DW Park Green chemistry 14 (10), 2933-2940 , 2012 2012 Citations: 190
A sustainable protocol for the facile synthesis of zinc-glutamate MOF: an efficient catalyst for room temperature CO 2 fixation reactions under wet conditions A CherianáKathalikkattil, S JuneáCho Chemical Communications 52 (2), 280-283 , 2016 2016 Citations: 181
Rapid, Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Cubic, Three-Dimensional, Highly Porous MOF-205 for Room Temperature CO 2 Fixation via Cyclic Carbonate Synthesis R Babu, R Roshan, AC Kathalikkattil, DW Kim, DW Park ACS applied materials & interfaces 8 (49), 33723-33731 , 2016 2016 Citations: 178
A solid solution zeolitic imidazolate framework as a room temperature efficient catalyst for the chemical fixation of CO 2 RR Kuruppathparambil, R Babu, HM Jeong, GY Hwang, GS Jeong, ... Green Chemistry 18 (23), 6349-6356 , 2016 2016 Citations: 148
Aqueous-microwave synthesized carboxyl functional molecular ribbon coordination framework catalyst for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from epoxides and CO 2 AC Kathalikkattil, DW Kim, J Tharun, HG Soek, R Roshan, DW Park Green Chemistry 16 (3), 1607-1616 , 2014 2014 Citations: 145
An lcy-topology amino acid MOF as eco-friendly catalyst for cyclic carbonate synthesis from CO 2: Structure-DFT corroborated study AC Kathalikkattil, R Babu, RK Roshan, H Lee, H Kim, J Tharun, E Suresh, ... Journal of Materials Chemistry A 3 (45), 22636-22647 , 2015 2015 Citations: 142
Amino acid/KI as multi-functional synergistic catalysts for cyclic carbonate synthesis from CO 2 under mild reaction conditions: a DFT corroborated study KR Roshan, AC Kathalikkattil, J Tharun, DW Kim, YS Won, DW Park Dalton Transactions 43 (5), 2023-2031 , 2014 2014 Citations: 138
A novel approach of utilizing quaternized chitosan as a catalyst for the eco-friendly cycloaddition of epoxides with CO 2 J Tharun, Y Hwang, R Roshan, S Ahn, AC Kathalikkattil, DW Park Catalysis Science & Technology 2 (8), 1674-1680 , 2012 2012 Citations: 133
Advancements in the conversion of carbon dioxide to cyclic carbonates using metal organic frameworks as catalysts AC Kathalikkattil, R Babu, J Tharun, R Roshan, DW Park Catalysis Surveys from Asia 19 (4), 223-235 , 2015 2015 Citations: 123
Microwave-assisted synthesis of cyclic carbonates by a formic acid/KI catalytic system J Tharun, G Mathai, AC Kathalikkattil, R Roshan, JY Kwak, DW Park Green chemistry 15 (6), 1673-1677 , 2013 2013 Citations: 123
Catalytic performance of zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-95 for the solventless synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxides KM Bhin, J Tharun, KR Roshan, DW Kim, Y Chung, DW Park Journal of CO2 Utilization 17, 112-118 , 2017 2017 Citations: 91
The unprecedented catalytic activity of alkanolamine CO 2 scrubbers in the cycloaddition of CO 2 and oxiranes: a DFT endorsed study KR Roshan, BM Kim, AC Kathalikkattil, J Tharun, YS Won, DW Park Chemical Communications 50 (89), 13664-13667 , 2014 2014 Citations: 91
Microwave assisted preparation of quaternized chitosan catalyst for the cycloaddition of CO2 and epoxides J Tharun, DW Kim, R Roshan, Y Hwang, DW Park Catalysis Communications 31, 62-65 , 2013 2013 Citations: 86
Exploring the Catalytic Potential of ZIF‐90: Solventless and Co‐Catalyst‐Free Synthesis of Propylene Carbonate from Propylene Oxide and CO 2 J Tharun, G Mathai, AC Kathalikkattil, R Roshan, YS Won, SJ Cho, ... ChemPlusChem 80 (4), 715-721 , 2015 2015 Citations: 84
Microwave-assisted one pot-synthesis of amino acid ionic liquids in water: simple catalysts for styrene carbonate synthesis under atmospheric pressure of CO 2 KR Roshan, T Jose, D Kim, KA Cherian, DW Park Catalysis Science & Technology 4 (4), 963-970 , 2014 2014 Citations: 79
Inverse relationship of dimensionality and catalytic activity in CO 2 transformation: a systematic investigation by comparing multidimensional metal–organic frameworks R Babu, R Roshan, Y Gim, YH Jang, JF Kurisingal, DW Kim, DW Park Journal of Materials Chemistry A 5 (30), 15961-15969 , 2017 2017 Citations: 72