Boiler Ash-Catalysed Synthesis of Glycerol Carbonate from Glycerol

• Main Authors: Indran, Vidhyaa Paroo, Mohd Hasbi, Ab. Rahim, Gaanty Pragas, Maniam, M. M., Yusoff, Taufiq, Yap Yun Hin
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/5764/1/SCI-002.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/5764/

Over the years production of glycerol as a crude waste from biodiesel making industries has been largely increasing. This is because for every 100 kg of biodiesel produced 10 kg of glycerol is produced as a by-product which corresponds to 10 weight percentage of biodiesel. It is estimated that by th...