Microwave-assisted valorization of biodiesel byproduct glycerol to solketal over <i>Musa acuminata</i> peel waste derived solid acid catalyst: process optimization, kinetics, and thermodynamics
Rhithuparna Devasan, Shiva Prasad Gouda, Gopinath Halder, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum
Abstract
The massive quantity of glycerol produced due to the rapid expansion of biodiesel production requires its transformation into value-added products utilizing novel and sustainable methods.
Topics & Concepts
GlycerolBiodieselCatalysisKineticsChemistryPulp and paper industryProcess (computing)Biodiesel productionSolid acidOrganic chemistryWaste managementNuclear chemistryComputer scienceEngineeringQuantum mechanicsPhysicsOperating systemBiodiesel Production and ApplicationsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies