C60 fullerenol as an active and stable catalyst for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxides.

C₆₀ fullerenol was found to be a highly active, selective and stable catalyst for cycloaddition between CO₂ and epoxides to produce various cyclic carbonates with excellent yields (89-99%). A solid/ liquid interfacial hydrogen-bond assisted mechanism was proposed to account for its high efficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]