Efficient Fixation of CO2by a Zinc-Coordinated Conjugated Microporous Polymer

Zinc-coordinated conjugated microporous polymers (zn-cmps), prepared by linking salen zinc and 1,3,5-triethynylbenzene, exhibit extraordinary activities (turnover frequencies of up to 11600 h(-1)), broad substrate scope, and group tolerance for the synthesis of functional organic carbonates by coupling epoxides with co2 at 120 degrees c and 3.0 mpa without the use of additional solvents. the catalytic activity of zn-cmp is comparable to those of homogeneous catalysts and superior to those of other heterogeneous catalysts. this catalyst could be reused more than ten times without a significant decrease in performance.