The series Topics in Current Chemistry Collections presents critical reviews from the journal Topics in Current Chemistry organized in topical volumes. The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related disciplines such as biology, medicine and materials science. The goal of each thematic volume is to give the non-specialist reader, whether in academia or industry, a comprehensive insight into an area where new research is emerging which is of interest to a larger scientific audience. 

Each review within the volume critically surveys one aspect of that topic and places it within the context of the volume as a whole. The most significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years are presented using selected examples to illustrate the principles discussed. The coverage is not intended to be an exhaustive summary of the field or include large quantities of data, but should rather be conceptual, concentrating on the methodological thinking that will allow the non-specialist reader to understand the information presented. Contributions also offer an outlook on potential future developments in the field.

Synthesis of Carboxylic Acids and Esters from CO2

Synthesis of Carbonates from Alcohols and CO2
Recent Developments in the Synthesis of Cyclic Carbonates from Epoxides and CO2
Synthesis of Lactones and Other Heterocycles
Synthesis of Ureas from CO2 Homogeneous Reduction of Carbon Dioxide with Hydrogen
Photo- and Electrochemical Valorization of Carbon Dioxide Using Earth Abundant Molecular Catalysts.<br><p><b></b></p>