Ni(salphen)-based metal–organic framework for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates by cycloaddition of CO2 to epoxides

Abstract

A well-defined homogeneous molecular catalyst Ni(salphen) was introduced as a “metalloligand” in a MOF, providing an efficient and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates by the cycloaddition of CO₂ to epoxides under relatively mild conditions.