Imidazolium-based silica microreactors for the efficient conversion of carbon dioxide

Abstract

Imidazolium-based silica microreactors were synthesized through self-organization/polymerization of the amphipathic organic salts that behave as templates for the construction of silica architecture and as catalytic active sites. The organic–inorganic hybrid microreactors displayed excellent catalytic performance in the conversion of CO₂.