Interaction of CO2 with Electron-Rich Moieties

Abstract In this chapter the direct, non-metal-mediated interaction of carbon dioxide with electron-rich elemental or molecular species is discussed. Anionic species such as H, OH, and R3C and covalent species such as amines have been taken into consideration, in view of their relevance to systems of potential or real industrial interest. 

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In Chap. 3 the interaction of CO2 with selected electron-rich moieties such as H, OH , NR2, RsC , R0 and NRR R" is presented. This chapter discusses reactions not mediated by a metal centre, which are discussed extensively in the following chapter. 

Low oxidation state metals and electron-rich moieties interact with the C atom, whereas electron-poor species (metal ions, protons) interact at the O terminal. As a consequence of such ability, CO2 can give rise to divers bonds with metal centres depending on the nature of the latter. 

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