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Sun P, Zhang W, Yu X, Zhang J, Xu N, Zhang Z, Liu M, Zhang D, Zhang G, Liu Z, Yang C, Yan W, Jin X. Hydrogenolysis of Glycerol to Propylene Glycol: Energy, Tech-Economic, and Environmental Studies. Front Chem 2022; 9:778579. [PMID: 35127642 PMCID: PMC8811453 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.778579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Hydrogenolysis of glycerol to propylene glycol represents one of the most promising technologies for biomass conversion to chemicals. However, conventional hydrogenolysis processes are often carried out under harsh H2 pressures and temperatures, leading to intensive energy demands, fast catalyst deactivation, and potential safety risks during H2 handling. Catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis (CTH) displays high energy and atom efficiency. We have studied a series novel solid catalysts for CTH of glycerol. In this work, detailed studies have been conducted on energy optimization, tech-economic analysis, and environmental impact for both processes. The key finding is that relatively less energy demands and capital investment are required for CTH process. CO2 emission per production of propylene glycol is much lower in the case of transfer hydrogenolysis. The outcome of this study could provide useful information for process design and implementation of novel hydrogenolysis technologies for other energy and environmental applications.
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- Puhua Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
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- Sinopec Research Institute of Safety Engineering, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
- *Correspondence: Xin Jin, ; Wenjuan Yan,
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, China
- *Correspondence: Xin Jin, ; Wenjuan Yan,
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Liu X, Yin B, Zhang W, Yu X, Du Y, Zhao S, Zhang G, Liu M, Yan H, Abbotsi-Dogbey M, Al-Absi ST, Yeredil S, Yang C, Shen J, Yan W, Jin X. Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenolysis of Glycerol over Heterogeneous Catalysts: A Short Review on Mechanistic Studies. CHEM REC 2021; 21:1792-1810. [PMID: 33973696 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202100037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis, using liquid H-donors in the absence of pressurized H2 under mild temperatures, is regarded as the most important technology to substitute traditional hydrogenation processes in industry. Despite decade development with several breakthroughs in catalyst design, the reaction mechanism involved in H2 generation and subsequent hydrogenolysis reactions is still under debate. In this review, transfer hydrogenolysis of glycerol, as a representative example, on metallic catalysts is revised critically with respect to surface reaction mechanism and catalyst design. The detailed reaction pathways for propanol, methanol, formic acid and ethanol for H2 generation have been discussed systematically. In particular, reaction mechanism for catalytic C-H cleavage, H spillover/transfer and C-O cleavage reaction steps will be critically revised with experimental and theoretical results in literature. Insights into reaction pathways, mechanism and H2 transfer efficiency and structure-performance relation for Pd, Cu and Ni catalysts will be provided for future development of catalyst manufacture and process development. The outcome of this work is useful for successful implementation of bio-refinery.
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- Xi Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- College of Fisheries, Southwest University, No.2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei District, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, No. 27 Lujiatan Road, Yuhu District, Xiangtan, Hunan Province, 411105, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266580, China
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Fu J, Zhang Z, Ren Q. The Future of Biomass Utilization Technologies Special Issue Editorial. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c03933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Jie Fu
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jinhua Boulevard North, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jinhua Boulevard North, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jinhua Boulevard North, Quzhou 324000, China
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