Metal-free Bi-functional Cooperative catalysis: Amine and quaternary amine-functionalized dendritic fibrous nanosilica as heterogeneous catalysts for Henry reaction and CO2 conversion†

This study explores amine-functionalized dendritic fibrous nanosilica (DFNS) as a highly effective, base-free heterogeneous catalyst for nitro-aldol (Henry) condensation and additive-free CO2 utilization. Initially, a high surface area DFNS was...