Zeolite Y-based catalysts for efficient epoxidation of R-(+)-Limonene: Insights into the structure-activity relationship

Parent, hierarchical, and metal-modified hierarchical zeolite Y were investigated as heterogeneous catalysts in the R-(+)-limonene epoxidation, a catalytic route for synthesizing precursors of bio-polycarbonates, an alternative to isocyanate polyurethanes. The fresh catalysts underwent detailed char...