A mesoporous titanium-silicate catalyzes oxidative carboxylation of styrenes using CO2.
The reaction is performed under mild solvent-free conditions using one-step protocol.
The selectivity to cyclic carbonates reaches 70% at 92–98.5% substrate conversions.
The volume yield of styrene carbonate as high as 1.1 kg/L can be achieved.
The catalyst can be easily recovered and reused with maintenance of the catalytic properties.