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Abstract

Currently, there's been a surge in attention towards CO2 sorbents among scientists, engineers, and industry experts. CO2, as both an air pollutant and a greenhouse gas, has become a major concern for the environment. These sorbents aren't just for environmental cleanup—they're also proving valuable in various industrial and consumer activities. This presentation concerns the catalytic synthesis of modified poly(2-chloro-2-propen-1-ol) with ethylenediamine (EDA). The process of oligomerization of 2-chloro-2-propen-1-ol is catalyzed by a new monocrystalline oxovanadium(IV) complex compound. We designed the synthesis of a new monocrystalline compound - vanadyl acetylacetonate linked by a water molecule through a hydrogen bond to 3-amino-2-chloropyridine and physicochemical properties were tested by XRD, MALDI-TOF-MS, coupling TG-FTIR, SEM, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, and elementary analysis. Novel materials exhibit a nanoporous structure attributed to EDA's presence. Our objective was not only to induce morphological changes but also to enhance CO2 sorption capacity. The new oligomeric materials were characterized by several methods such as NMR, MALDI-TOF-MS, GPC/SEC, FTIR, TG, and DSC. Additionally, we utilized theoretical chemistry methods to pinpoint the most energetically favorable structural configurations of the modified material's oligomer chains. The development of potent CO2 sorbents, coupled with advanced olefin polymerization catalysts, holds promise in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing environmental pollution stemming from plastics. These efforts align seamlessly with the principles of sustainable development, underscoring the significance of our research in contributing to a cleaner, greener future.

Biography

Joanna Drzeżdżon is an assistant professor at the Department of Environmental Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk in Poland. She obtained her PhD in 2017. She is a member of the “Polish Chemical Society” and the “European Chemical Society”. She headed the grant "Complex compounds of transition metals as new antioxidants - synthesis, physicochemical and biomedical characterization" " funded by the National Science Center. She is a laureate of the START scholarship for Outstanding Young Scholars awarded by the Foundation for Polish Science in 2020 and the scholarship of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for Outstanding Young Scientists in 2019.