A reusable magnetic nanocatalyst for bio-fuel additives: the ultrasound-assisted synthesis of solketal
Kalyani Rajkumari, Bishwajit Changmai, Ananta Kumar Meher, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Putla Sudarsanam, Andrew E. H. Wheatley, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum
Abstract
We report an efficient ultrasound-assisted room temperature synthesis of solketal by acetalization of glycerol with acetone.
Topics & Concepts
GlycerolAcetoneChemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryWaste managementEngineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionEnzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationBiodiesel Production and Applications