Kinetic Studies of CO2 Insertion into Metal–Element σ‑Bonds
Hazari N. Kinetic Studies of CO2 Insertion into Metal–Element σ‑Bonds. Accounts Of Chemical Research 2024, 57: 2847-2858. PMID: 39268567, DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.4c00440.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOuter-sphere processS bondsPresence of Lewis acidsKinetic studiesDimroth-Reichardt parameterMetal-catalyzed reactionsImproved catalytic performanceC-C bondsInner-sphere processAncillary ligandsCO2 insertionStronger donorAlkyl ligandsElectron-donatingLewis acidSteric bulkSolvent effectsCatalytic performanceReaction solventMetal alkylsNucleophilic attackLigand effectAlkyl groupsGeneration of fuelsSolvent increases