Issue 12, 2010

Glycerol dehydration to acrolein in the context of new uses of glycerol

Abstract

Catalytic dehydration of glycerol to acrolein has the potential to valorise the glut of crude glycerol issuing from biodiesel production. This reaction requires catalysts with appropriate acidity, and intensive research activities have been focused on the application of families of catalysts including zeolites, heteropolyacids, mixed metal oxides and (oxo)-pyrophosphates, as their acidic properties are well-known. Nevertheless, their deactivation by coking remains the main obstacle in the way of large-scale industrial applications. Considering this important issue, various technologies have been proposed for regenerating the catalysts. This review shows that a well-balanced combination of an appropriate catalytic system together with an adapted regeneration process could put large-scale industrial applications within reach.

Graphical abstract: Glycerol dehydration to acrolein in the context of new uses of glycerol

Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
09 Jul 2010
Accepted
05 Oct 2010
First published
12 Nov 2010

Green Chem., 2010,12, 2079-2098

Glycerol dehydration to acrolein in the context of new uses of glycerol

B. Katryniok, S. Paul, V. Bellière-Baca, P. Rey and F. Dumeignil, Green Chem., 2010, 12, 2079 DOI: 10.1039/C0GC00307G

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