Synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO 2 cycloaddition to bio-based epoxides and glycerol: an overview of recent development

M Usman, A Rehman, F Saleem, A Abbas, VC Eze… - RSC …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions contribute significantly to global warming
and deplete fossil carbon resources, prompting a shift to bio-based raw materials. The two …

Upgrading biomass to high-added value chemicals: synthesis of monoterpenes-based compounds using catalytic green chemical pathways

JE Sánchez-Velandia, LA Gallego-Villada… - Catalysis …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Monoterpenes derived from various biomass constitute an important platform for
synthesizing fragrances, intermediates, and pharmaceuticals. In this review, the most recent …

[HTML][HTML] A step closer to sustainable CO2 conversion: Limonene carbonate production driven by ionic liquids

A Belinchón, E Hernández, P Navarro… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
This work aims to advance the biocarbonate concept by develo** the first process to
produce limonene carbonate based on ionic liquids (ILs). Conventional petroleum-derived …

Recent advances in catalytic and non-catalytic epoxidation of terpenes: a pathway to bio-based polymers from waste biomass

MFMG Resul, A Rehman, F Saleem, M Usman… - RSC …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Epoxides derived from waste biomass are a promising avenue for the production of bio-
based polymers, including polyamides, polyesters, polyurethanes, and polycarbonates. This …

Pyrolysis and thermal degradation studies of non-isocyanate polyurethanes modified by polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes

A Bukowczan, P Stachak, I Łukaszewska, TM Majka… - Thermochimica …, 2023 - Elsevier
This work reports on the thermal properties of non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs)
obtained via the polyaddition reaction of polyether diamine with five membered tri (cyclic …

Studies on the catalytic activities of ZSM-5 zeolites with different aluminum contents in the green oxidation of α-pinene to high value-added products

J Grzeszczak, A Wróblewska, M Bosacka… - … Research and Design, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract α-Pinene is the terpene abundant in nature. It is present in the oils of coniferous
trees, mainly pine. We demonstrate that from this renewable stock, high value-added …

The Application of clinoptilolite as the green catalyst in the solvent-free oxidation of α-pinene with oxygen

J Grzeszczak, A Wróblewska, K Kiełbasa, ZC Koren… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this work, we present the catalytic application of the naturally occurring zeolite,
clinoptilolite, in the oxidation of α-pinene, a natural terpene compound. Clinoptilolites with …

Biocarbonates Derived from CO2 and Terpenes: Molecular Design for Aqueous Mixture Treatment Driven by COSMO-RS

A Belinchon, E Hernandez, J Vázquez… - ACS Sustainable …, 2022 - ACS Publications
In this work, the use of plant-derived raw materials, such as terpenes, gives great strength
from a sustainability perspective and enables dealing with the biocarbonate concept …

Bio-based, random terpolymers with defined functionality based on poly (limonene carbonate-ran-menth-1-ene carbonate)

M Höferth, H Schmalz, A Greiner - Polymer Chemistry, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The increasing shortage in fossil resources creates a strong demand for the development of
bio-based polymers with tailored properties, not competing with food resources …

A Stereoselective Route to R-(+)-Limonene-Based Non-isocyanate Poly(hydroxyurethanes)

A Rehman, E Russell, F Saleem, K Mahmood… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2022 - Springer
Bio-based non-isocyanate poly (hydroxyurethanes)(NIPUs) have recently gained significant
interest due to increasing awareness of the health and environmental impacts caused by …