Synthesis, structure and catalytic capability of two yttrium diphenylglycinate complexes

2026/01/01 by Xing Tian, Kuiyuan Wang, Timothy J. Prior +1 · 1 voice
Chemistry · Energy · #Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis #Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds #Metalloenzymes and iron-sulfur proteins

paper · doi:10.1039/d6nj00784h

openalex publication_date 2026/01/01 · openalex created_date 2026/04/23 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

Unique yttrium clusters have been evaluated for their catalytic potential for the co-polymerization of propylene oxide with CO 2 , ring opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone and δ-valerolactone, depolymerization of PET and ethylene polymerization.

Citations

• <i>OLEX2</i>: a complete structure solution, refinement and analysis program
• Recent advances in biodegradable polymers for sustainable applications
• Polycaprolactone (PCL): the biodegradable polyester shaping the future of materials – a review on synthesis, properties, biodegradation, applications and future perspectives

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