From: Value-added uses for crude glycerol--a byproduct of biodiesel production
Product | Pathway | Product productivity | Reference |
---|---|---|---|
(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl) methyl acetate | Oxygenate synthesized compound | NAa | [78] |
Acrolein | Fuidized bed, tungsten doped zirconia catalyst | 21% | [79] |
Monoglyceride | Two-step process, purification of the monoglyceride produced from glycerolysis of palm stearin | ~99% purity | [86] |
 | Glycerolysis of soybean oil | ~42% | [87] |
Gaseous products | Steam reforming process; platinum alumina as catalyst | NAa | [80] |
 | Thermal decomposition of crude glycerol by pyrolysis | NAa | [82] |
 | Steam gasification with in situ CO2 removal | 88 vol.% H2 purity | [83] |
 | Hydrothermal reforming of crude glycerol | ~90 vol.% H2 purity | [84] |
 | Co-gasification of crude glycerol and hardwood chips | NAa | [85] |