The development of bio-supported homogeneous organocatalysts with improved recycling potential through sequential de- and re-polymerization and their use in CO2 valorization catalysis

Informacje na temat projektu

RECIRCULATE

Identyfikator umowy o grant: 101110356

DOI

10.3030/101110356

Projekt został zamknięty

Data podpisania przez KE 12 Maja 2023

Data rozpoczęcia 19 Czerwca 2023

Data zakończenia 18 Czerwca 2025

Finansowanie w ramach

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

Koszt całkowity

Brak danych

Wkład UE

€ 181 152,96

Koordynowany przez

FUNDACIO INSTITUT CATALA D'INVESTIGACIO QUIMICA
Spain

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - RECIRCULATE (The development of bio-supported homogeneous organocatalysts with improved recycling potential through sequential de- and re-polymerization and their use in CO2 valorization catalysis)

Okres sprawozdawczy: 2023-06-19 do 2025-06-18

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Terpolymerization reaction