Tuning NiCu/AlO(OH) catalysts for optimal glycerol hydrogenolysis to 1,2-propanediol

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ardavan Ghorbani, Ajay K. Dalai
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra07593a
Cited by: 3
References: 85

Abstract

central composite design using Design Expert software. The 25Ni-15Cu/AlO(OH) catalyst at 6 h was chosen for its high 1,2-PD activity, achieving a high glycerol conversion of 62% with a corresponding 1,2-PD yield of 53.4% (86.0% selectivity of 1,2-PD) under the optimization conditions of 240 °C, 515 psi, and 4.1 wt% catalyst loading, closely aligning with experimental efficiency.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
5
Pages
4252–4274
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN