Selective esterification of glycerol over ionic liquid functionalized cellulose (IMD-Si/HSO<sub>4</sub>@Cellulose) under energy-efficient microwave irradiation
Nida Khan, Mohd Umar Khan, Zeba N. Siddiqui
Abstract
A green and sustainable route for selective esterification of glycerol has been developed. The high selectivity of tri-acetin (99%), recyclability of catalyst and overall green methodology were the advantageous features.
Topics & Concepts
Ionic liquidCelluloseGlycerolMicrowave irradiationMicrowaveMaterials scienceChemical engineeringIrradiationChemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisPhysicsEngineeringQuantum mechanicsNuclear physicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionIonic liquids properties and applicationsMesoporous Materials and Catalysis