The
objective
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
the
use
LTA-structured
zeolites
as
catalysts
for
synthesizing
glycerol
carbonate
through
transesterification
with
dimethyl
carbonate,
under
mild
reaction
conditions.
To
evaluate
catalysts,
a
range
characterization
techniques,
including
XRD,
AAS,
SEM,
TPD-NH3,
TPD-CO2,
and
FT-IR
probe
molecules
like
pyridine
pyrrole,
along
elemental
analysis,
were
employed.
investigation
focused
on
various
forms
(with
K,
Na,
Ca
cations)
assess
their
impact
activity,
particular
attention
type
ion
utilized
basicity.
Among
these
zeolites,
K-Na-LTA
(3A)
demonstrated
most
promising
performance,
achieving
conversion
rates
ranging
from
55%
77%.
Moreover,
increasing
basicity
in
3A
led
higher
yield.
Encouragingly,
all
tested
samples
exhibited
100%
selectivity,
exclusively
producing
desired
carbonate.
However,
during
catalyst
recycling,
decrease
observed,
likely
due
leaching
active
sites
into
medium.
Methanol
identified
potential
agent
responsible
removal
potassium
ions,
process.
Journal of CO2 Utilization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
80, P. 102693 - 102693
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Glycerol
can
be
utilised
as
a
renewable
feedstock
in
several
chemical
reactions,
including
carbonation,
carbonylation,
transesterification,
and
oxidation.
Among
the
conversions,
production
of
glycerol
carbonate
is
environmentally
most
attractive,
it
also
utilises
CO2
carbon
source,
C1
feedstock,
key
to
accelerate
pursuit
decarbonization
net-zero
goals.
The
divided
into
two
main
pathways
i.e.,
direct
indirect
route
based
on
utilisation
CO2.
There
has
been
much
interest
conversion
with
molecular
CO2,
due
its
potential
for
sustainability
ecological
advantages.
Moreover,
this
process
could
directly
minimising
levels
atmosphere.
involve
source
synthesis
reactants,
instance
organic
carbonates
urea.
These
reactants
are
employed
raw
materials
production.
It
important
note
that
each
reaction
own
set
advantages
drawbacks.
However,
factor
all
processes
lies
high
catalytic
performance
suitable
catalyst
optimal
conditions
enhance
yield
carbonate.
This
review
aims
evaluate
recent
progress
made
design
produce
via
both
pathways.
In
route,
systems
heterogenous
catalysts,
condition
considered.
Finally,
suggested
perspectives
future
direction
focusing
presented.
ACS Sustainable Resource Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(5), P. 816 - 841
Published: April 25, 2024
Due
to
the
global
depletion
of
natural
resources,
developing
economically
and
environmentally
sustainable
energy
sources
is
critical.
Biodiesel
can
substitute
for
diesel
without
significant
modification
existing
engines.
production
has
accelerated
in
recent
years,
because
aggressive
government
policies
incentives
meet
demand
environmental
concerns.
A
surplus
amount
glycerol
(Gly)
generated
during
biodiesel
as
a
byproduct.
Thus,
viable
routes
valorization
Glyl
crucial
sustainability
industry.
Valorization
Gly-to-glycerol
carbonate
(Glc)
considered
an
attractive
route
due
its
wide
industrial
applicability.
This
paper
discusses
potential
synthesis
including
glycerolysis
urea,
direct
carbonation
Gly
with
CO2,
enzymatic
transesterification
Gly,
catalytic
alkyl
produce
Glc.
addresses
performance
various
homogeneous
heterogeneous
catalysts
used
Glc
synthesis.
Among
routes,
dimethyl
(DMC)
green
friendly,
operates
under
mild
reaction
conditions,
industrially
feasible
process
high
selectivity
yield.
In
order
achieve
yield
Glc,
key
influencing
parameters
such
catalyst
dose,
molar
ratio
DMC/Gly,
temperature,
time,
basic
sites
are
discussed.
Repurposing
enhances
economics.
Finally,
this
suggests
future
prospects
pathways
Journal of CO2 Utilization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
83, P. 102813 - 102813
Published: May 1, 2024
A
series
of
metal
oxides,
i.e.,
CuO、NiO、Co3O4、ZrO2、Al2O3,
catalysts
were
prepared
by
hydrothermal
method
and
evaluated
in
the
production
glycerol
carbonate
coupling
CO2
under
lower
temperature.
The
results
show
that
CuO
showed
best
catalytic
performance
(glycerol
conversion
selectivity
89.0
%
69.4
%,
respectively)
at
120
℃
3.0
MPa
for
5
h.
This
is
highest
yield
using
same
mothed
reported
literature
so
far.
structures,
morphologies
surface
properties
characterized
X-ray
powder
diffraction
(XRD),
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
Transmission
(TEM),
N2
adsorption-desorption,
Temperature
programmed
reduction
(H2-TPR),
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR),
photoelectron
(XPS),
desorption
(TPD).
It
speculated
high
activity
mainly
depends
on
its
unique
structure
acid-base
physicochemical
properties.
In
addition,
catalyst
was
used
7
times
without
obvious
deactivation,
which
suggesting
this
catalysis
has
excellent
reusability.
ChemBioEng Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Abstract
Glycerol,
defined
simply
as
a
colorless,
sweet
syrupy
liquid
extracted
from
fatty
substances
through
saponification,
is
an
alcohol
with
three
hydroxyl
(OH–)
groups
in
its
structure.
Glycerol
has
many
uses
the
consumer
market.
It
used
primarily
personal
care
products,
adhesive
and
sealing
agent
applications.
whose
name
propane‐1,2,3‐triol,
standardized
by
International
Union
of
Pure
Applied
Chemistry
(IUPAC),
CHO
open
formula
CH
2
OH–CHOH–CH
OH.
can
be
said
that
glycerol,
by‐product
biodiesel,
produced
very
high
quantities.
Retention
glycerol
will
lead
to
cost
increases
environmental
problems
may
directly
affect
development
biodiesel
Due
supply
market
large
quantities,
prices
have
hit
bottom,
therefore,
income
profitability
production
factories
sale
decreased.
This
situation
clearly
shows
excess
now
poses
obstacle
developing
article
aims
list
valuable
chemicals
into
which
quantities
by‐product,
converted
under
single
heading
detail
studies
carried
out
on
this
subject.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(8), P. 1804 - 1804
Published: April 17, 2025
Rapid
charge
separation
and
transfer
is
the
key
scientific
problem
in
photocatalysis.
The
construction
of
S-scheme
heterojunction
one
effective
strategies
to
promote
maintain
strong
redox
properties.
Herein,
NiO,
K0.2WO3,
NiWO4
ternary
double
K0.2WO3/NiO/NiWO4
(W/NiO)
was
created
by
a
one-step
molten
salt
method.
Ultraviolet-visible
(UV-Vis)
diffuse
reflectance
spectra,
photoluminescence
(PL)
photoelectrochemistry
tests,
other
analyses
revealed
that
heterostructure
broadened
spectral
response
range
NiO
promoted
its
photocarriers.
Compared
with
pristine
modified
enhanced
surface
adsorption
water
molecules
accumulation
intermediate
product
HCOO−,
optimized
CO2
reduction
system,
realizing
improved
CO
yield
373
μmol·g−1·h−1
Ru(byp)32+/ethanolamine
system.
This
study
indicates
could
facilitate
efficient
photogenerated
separation,
thereby
achieving
high
activity
selectivity
for
photoreduction.
Our
work
provides
reference
heterojunction.