A series of novel multifunctionalized SBA-15 with titanium and zirconium incorporated frameworks and ionic liquid filled ordered channels were synthesized for the first time, by combining framework doping and post-grafting. The as-prepared materials were extensively characterized to investigate the mesostructural and chemical properties. The results indicated that the products possess the periodically ordered mesoporous structure. Titanium and zirconium were efficiently introduced into the framework of the mesostructure, generating medium strong acid and basic sites. N-methylimidazole ionic liquid was covalently grafted into the channels of mesoporous materials. Moreover, a higher cooperative catalytic performance originated from the dual-metal centers and ionic liquid was shown in catalyzing the cycloaddition of carbon dioxide with epoxides. A plausible reaction mechanism was proposed based on the experimental results. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier B.V.