Conversion of glycerol to acrylic acid: a review of strategies, recent developments and prospects
Umar C. Abubakar, Yash Bansod, Luke Forster, Vincenzo Spallina, Carmine D’Agostino
Abstract
Sustainable production of acrylic acid can be achieved through various glycerol conversion routes. In this review, we discuss the strategies, challenges and prospects for the utilisation of waste glycerol as an alternative feedstock.
Topics & Concepts
GlycerolRaw materialAcrylic acidChemistryBiochemical engineeringEnvironmental sciencePulp and paper industryOrganic chemistryEngineeringCopolymerPolymerCatalysis for Biomass ConversionMicrobial Metabolic Engineering and BioproductionEnzyme Catalysis and Immobilization