The document discusses the synthesis of tungsten complexes for activating carbon dioxide. Specifically, it details the design and synthesis of tungsten complexes containing tris(pyrazolyl)borate ligands that are capable of binding carbon dioxide and alkenes. The complexes were characterized using NMR spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy. Future work involves using the complexes to catalyze reactions between carbon dioxide and alkenes to produce metallalactone products like acrylic acid, which are useful synthetic building blocks.