Myth or reality? Fixation of carbon dioxide into complex organic matter under mild conditions

This Highlight covers the most recent developments in CO₂ fixation by homogeneous catalytic methods under mild reactions conditions. A particular focus is given to two main product categories: the formation of carboxylic acids (and derivatives) from sources comprising reactive C=H bonds, and the integration of CO₂ into (functionalized) epoxides giving rise to either cyclic carbonate or poly(carbonate) structures.