| Conversion of glycerol to propanediol and acrolein by heterogeneous catalysis |
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Bozga et al.,(2011) |
| Recent advancements in catalytic conversion of glycerol into propylene glycol: |
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Research progress in process development, effects of catalyst preparation, and activation methods during the catalytic conversion of glycerol to propylene glycol.
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Reviewed the economic feasibility of integrating bio-hydrogen production with hydrogenolysis reaction.
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Nanda et al., (2016) |
| Glycerol transformation to value-added C3 diols: Reaction mechanism, kinetic, and engineering aspects. |
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Critically evaluate the reaction mechanism for the production of 1,2- and 1,3-propanediols.
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Discuss the effect of temperature, hydrogen pressure, glycerol concentration, and the reaction kinetics on the production of 1,2- and 1,3-propanediols.
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Vasiliadou and Lemonidou, (2015) |
| Catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis as an efficient route in cleavage of lignin and model compounds |
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The mechanism of catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis was presented as well as the catalysts required and hydrogen source.
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Current challenges and opportunities for future research required for the improvement of catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis were discussed.
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Zhang, (2018) |
| Insights on production mechanism and industrial applications of renewable propylene glycol |
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Review recent studies related to catalytic hydrogenolysis of glycerol to propylene glycol.
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Briefly discuss the catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis process (use of bi-functional catalyst, pros and cons of the technology).
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Outline different catalysts for glycerol hydrogenolysis, the reaction mechanism, and process challenges.
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Outlines various industrial applications of renewable propylene glycol.
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Review previous studies related to the economic and environmental impacts of propylene glycol production.
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