A mesoporous ruthenium silica hybrid aerogel with outstanding catalytic properties in the synthesis of N,N-diethylformamide from CO₂, H₂ and diethylamine

Abstract

A mesoporous ruthenium silica hybrid aerogel containing well dispersed bidentate RuCl₂[Ph₂P(CH₂)₃PPh₂]₂ complexes, synthesized using a sol–gel method, affords turnover frequencies up to 18400 h^–1 and 100% selectivity from CO₂, H₂ and diethylamine for the formation of N,N-diethylformamide.

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