This book provides an analysis of the reaction mechanisms relevant to a number of processes in which CO2 is converted into valuable products. Several different processes are considered that convert CO2 either in specialty chemicals or in bulk products or fuels. For each reaction, the mechanism is discussed and the assessed steps besides the dark sites of the reaction pathway are highlighted. From the insertion of CO2 into E-X bonds to the reduction of CO2 to CO or other C1 molecules or else to C2 or Cn molecules, the reactions are analysed in order to highlight the known and obscure reaction steps. Besides well known reaction mechanisms and energy profiles, several lesser known situations are discussed. Advancing knowledge of the latter would help to develop efficient routes for the conversion of CO2 into valuable products useful either in the chemical or in the energy industry. The content of this book is quite different from other books reporting the use of CO2. On account of its clear presentation, "Reaction Mechanisms in Carbon Dioxide Conversion" targets in particular researchers, teachers and PhD students.

The Carbon Dioxide Molecule

CO2 Co-Ordination to Metal Centres: Modes of Bonding and Reactivity
Interaction of CO2 with Electron Rich Moieties
Insertion of CO2 into E-X Bond
Interaction of CO2 with C-C Multiple Bonds
Reaction Mechanisms in the direct Carboxylation of Alcohols, Polyols, Cyclic Ethers and Cyclic Amines to afford Monomeric Compounds and Polymeric Materials
Carbon Dioxide Conversion in High Temperature Reactions
One- and Multi-Electron Pathways for the Reduction of CO2 into C1 and C1+ Energy-Richter Molecules: Some Thermodynamic and Kinetic Facts
Enzymatic Conversion of CO2 (Carboxylation Reactions and Reduction to Energy Rich C1 Molecules)
Thermodynamics and Applications of CO2-Hydrates.