| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41991 | Applied Catalysis A: General | 2010 | 13 Pages |
The aim of this work is to review different synthesis methods of dialkylcarbonates with special emphasis on diethyl carbonate synthesis methodologies. The novel synthesis route for dimethyl carbonate and diethyl carbonate based on the utilization of alcohol and carbon dioxide as the raw materials, together with heterogeneous catalysts, is presented.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (71 K)Download as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights▶ Chemical fixation of carbon dioxide has been reviewed. ▶ Main focus on diethyl carbonate. ▶ Conventional technologies suffer from toxicity phosgene, corrosion and low production rate. ▶ Direct synthesis of DMC from methanol and CO2 is thermodynamically unfeasible. ▶ Butylene oxide can be used as a chemical water trap.
