Insights into the monolayer formation on WO 3 /TiO 2 catalysts for glycerol dehydration to acrolein

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Authors: Martina Battisti, Nico Hollik, Ansgar Meise, Marc Heggen, Chalachew Mebrahtu, Regina Palkovits
DOI: 10.1039/d5cy01485a
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Abstract

The WO 3 loading of WO 3 /TiO 2 influences the catalyst's superficial species and acidity, as well as its activity for glycerol dehydration. High acrolein productivity is achieved by balancing the Brønsted acidity with the formation of crystalline WO 3 .

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Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions Chemical Synthesis and Reactions

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Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Volume
16
Issue
7
Pages
2321–2330
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN