Ho3Fe5O12 nanoparticles immobilized on FPS for production of a biopolymer from CO2 and limonene epoxide

Abstract

Herein, we present the synthesis of nanocatalysts with a large surface area. This was achieved through an interaction involving tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and tripolyphosphate (TPP), followed by the coupling of a ruthenium acetate complex with the click-transformed ligand of filamentous phosphosilicate (FPS). As a result, Ho₃Fe₅O₁₂ nanoparticles were uniformly distributed without aggregation over FPS, forming Ho₃Fe₅O₁₂@FPS. This substance was subsequently employed as a green nanocatalyst for the synthesis of cyclic carbonate from carbon dioxide and limonene epoxide whilst adhering to eco-friendly conditions. In the next step, we attempted to synthesize a polymer from synthesized natural cyclic carbonate. The incorporation of threadlike FPS divisions increased the ability to adsorb and aided the retrieval of the adsorbent without notably diminishing its effectiveness. The formed products were easily separated from the eco-friendly medium, and the catalyst was reused many times without a noticeable decrease in its activity and specificity.