Silica and zirconia supported olefin metathesis pre-catalysts: Synthesis, catalytic activity and multiple-use in dimethyl carbonate

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.molcata.2012.01.022

This study is aimed at designing and synthesising new olefin metathesis catalysts grafted onto porous solid supports and using them in dimethyl carbonate (DMC) an eco-friendly solvent. Two hybrid organic-inorganic Hoveyda-type catalysts were prepared in a