Solid base catalysts derived from Ca-M-Al (M = Mg, La, Ce, Y) layered double hydroxides for dimethyl carbonate synthesis by transesterification of methanol with propylene carbonate

Solid base catalysts derived from Ca-M-Al (M = Mg, La, Ce, Y) layered double hydroxides were found to be both recyclable and highly active during dimethyl carbonate production under heterogeneous conditions.