Catalytic processes for the selective hydrogenation of fats and oils: reevaluating a mature technology for feedstock diversification
M. Spiekermann, Thomas Seidensticker
Abstract
Catalytic processes for the selective partial hydrogenation of renewable fats and oils are reviewed and evaluated regarding their applicability to produce standardized substrates for the synthesis of chemical intermediates.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisRaw materialChemistryDiversification (marketing strategy)Organic chemistryBusinessMarketingBiodiesel Production and ApplicationsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies