Metal‐Free Activation of CO₂ by Mesoporous Graphitic Carbon Nitride

Abstract

Doubly useful: The use of a mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride (mpg-C3N4) as a heterogeneous, metal-free catalyst enabled the direct activation of CO2 and the oxidation of benzene to phenol (see picture). The formed CO can be used in situ for subsequent reactions, as is shown for a Pauson–Khand reaction. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z603478_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.