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Title Hydrogenolysis of Glycerol over NiCeZr Catalyst Modified with Mg, Cu, and Sn at the Surface Level
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Authors Vera-Hincapie, N; Iriarte-Velasco, U; Ayastuy, JL; Gutiérrez-Ortiz, MA
Title Hydrogenolysis of Glycerol over NiCeZr Catalyst Modified with Mg, Cu, and Sn at the Surface Level
Year 2024
Published International Journal Of Molecular Sciences, 25, 6
DOI 10.3390/ijms25063484
Abstract Biomass valorization is an essential strategy for converting organic resources into valuable energy and chemicals, contributing to the circular economy, and reducing carbon footprints. Glycerol, a byproduct of biodiesel production, can be used as a feedstock for a variety of high-value products and can contribute to reducing the carbon footprint. This study examines the impact of surface-level modifications of Mg, Cu, and Sn on Ni-Ce-Zr catalysts for the hydrogenolysis of glycerol, with in situ generated hydrogen. The aim of this approach is to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the biomass valorization process. However, the surface modification resulted in a decrease in the global conversion of glycerol due to the reduced availability of metal sites. The study found that valuable products, such as H2 and CH4 in the gas phase, and 1,2-PG in the liquid phase, were obtained. The majority of the liquid fraction was observed, particularly for Cu- and Sn-doped catalysts, which was attributed to their increased acidity. The primary selectivity was towards the cleavage of the C-O bond. Post-reaction characterizations revealed that the primary causes of deactivation was leaching, which was reduced by the inclusion of Cu and Sn. These findings demonstrate the potential of Cu- and Sn-modified Ni-Ce-Zr catalysts to provide a sustainable pathway for converting glycerol into value-added chemicals.
Author Keywords ceria-zirconia; nickel catalyst; doping; glycerol; hydrogenolysis
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001192756300001
WoS Category Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Research Area Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/6/3484/pdf?version=1710915753
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