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Title The Biosynthesis of Liquid Fuels and Other Value-Added Products Based on Waste Glycerol-A Comprehensive Review and Bibliometric Analysis
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Authors Kazimierowicz, J; Debowski, M; Zielinski, M; Ignaciuk, A; Mlonek, S; Sanchez, JC
Title The Biosynthesis of Liquid Fuels and Other Value-Added Products Based on Waste Glycerol-A Comprehensive Review and Bibliometric Analysis
Year 2024
Published Energies, 17.0, 12
DOI 10.3390/en17123035
Abstract Waste glycerol can be subjected to various processing operations, including purification and refining, to obtain glycerol of an appropriate purity. Alternative methods for utilising waste glycerol are also being sought, e.g., by converting it into other valuable chemical products or biofuels. Therefore, various technologies are being developed to ensure effective and sustainable utilisation of this type of waste. The production of value-added products from waste glycerol strongly determines the improvement of the economic viability of biofuel production and corresponds to the model of a waste-free and emission-free circular economy. This paper characterises the mechanisms and evaluates the efficiency of existing methods for microbiological utilisation of waste glycerol into liquid biofuels, including biodiesel, bioethanol and biobutanol, and identifies further production avenues of value-added products. In addition, it presents the results of a bibliographical analysis of publications related to the production of liquid fuels and economically valuable products from glycerol, assesses the progress of research and application work and, finally, identifies areas for future research.
Author Keywords waste glycerol; glycerol for liquid fuels; glycerol for value-added products; valorisation of glycerol; bibliographic analysis
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001256162000001
WoS Category Energy & Fuels
Research Area Energy & Fuels
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/12/3035/pdf?version=1718871708
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