Selective Hydrogenolysis of Glycerol and Crude Glycerol (a By-Product or Waste Stream from the Biodiesel Industry) to 1,2-Propanediol over B2O3 Promoted Cu/Al2O3 Catalysts

The performance of boron oxide (B2O3)-promoted Cu/Al2O3 catalyst in the selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol and crude glycerol (a by-product or waste stream from the biodiesel industry) to produce 1,2-propanediol (1,2-PDO) was investigated. The catalysts were characterized using N2-adsorption-desor...

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Main Authors: Malaya R. Nanda, Zhongshun Yuan, Hengfu Shui, Chunbao (Charles) Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Catalysts
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/7/7/196