Sustainable co-production of 1,3-PDO, ethanol and H2 from glycerol via dark fermentation by Citrobacter telavivensis T1.2D-1 isolated from the deep subsurface [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyThe increasing production of biodiesel has led to a surplus of glycerol, a polluting by-product in need of valorization. In this study, we demonstrate that Citrobacter telavivensis T1.2D-1, an extremophile bacterium isolated from the Iberian Pyrite Belt,
Inés Ochoa-Arizu +12 more
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Zirconium (IV) layered phosphonate-phosphate as catalysts for the valorization of glycerol. [PDF]
Front ChemThe valorization of glycerol, a large-volume byproduct of biodiesel production, remains a key challenge for the biorefinery sector. Among the available strategies, its acetalization with acetone offers a sustainable route to produce solketal, a valuable fuel additive.
Ghanemnia N +9 more
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Divinylglycol, a Glycerol-Based Monomer: Valorization, Properties, and Applications [PDF]
, 2018 International audienceIn the context of the development of bio-refineries, glycerol and its derivatives are co-products of the oleochemistry for which new valorization routes must be found.
Léa Bonnot +7 more
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A thermo-electroreduction strategy unlocks propylene glycol synthesis from glycerol at ampere level current density [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsThe production of valuable chemicals from glycerol can alleviate its large market surplus and reduce emissions that arise from petrochemical-based feedstocks.
Huaiyu Chang +11 more
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Identifying economical route for crude glycerol valorization: Biodiesel versus polyhydroxy-butyrate (PHB). [PDF]
, 2021 Crude glycerol, a by-product of biodiesel industry, has been used for production of biodiesel and polyhydroxy-alkanoates. But question is: which product is economically favorable using crude glycerol as substrate?
Kaur, Rajwinder +3 more
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Nature Communications, 2023 Upcycling glycerol can substantially contribute to circular carbon economy. Here, an amino acid-functionalized graphene organocatalyst with high acidity converts glycerol and biooil wastes into high-value chemicals and fuels, even at low temperatures ...
Aby Cheruvathoor Poulose +10 more
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Eco-friendly synthesis of valuable fuel bio-additives from glycerol
Catalysis Communications, 2021 The drastic surplus of glycerol resulting from biodiesel production requires an effective catalytic valorization to ensure biodiesel industry's sustainability.
Christianah Aarinola Akinnawo +6 more
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Applied Sciences, 2023 Biodiesel is nowadays added in 5–10% v/v to diesel, and its production involves the parallel creation of a vast glycerol amount as a by-product. Despite its many applications, there is a surplus of glycerol (Gly) that has boosted the search for new ...
Yosra Snoussi +5 more
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Chemoenzymatic conversion of glycerol to lactic acid and glycolic acid
Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 2022 Catalytic valorization of raw glycerol derived from biodiesel into high-value chemicals has attracted great attention. Here, we report chemoenzymatic cascade reactions that convert glycerol to lactic acid and glycolic acid.
Yue Ma +5 more
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A concise review of glycerol derivatives for use as fuel additives
Heliyon, 2023 Due to renewable fuel mandates worldwide, the increase in biodiesel production has caused an oversupply of low-cost glycerol on the markets, which can negatively affect the sustainability of the biodiesel industry as a whole.
A.L. Olson, M. Tunér, S. Verhelst
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