Advances in catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to ethylene glycol

TitleAdvances in catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to ethylene glycol
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2024
AuthorsEnjamuri, N, Darbha, S
JournalCatalysis Reviews-Science and Engineering
Volume66
Issue4
Pagination1137-1207
Date PublishedOCT
Type of ArticleReview
ISSN0161-4940
Keywords2-diol, biomass to chemicals, ethane-1, Hydrogenolysis, Lignocellulose, Monoethylene glycol, solid catalyst
Abstract

Ethylene glycol (EG) is an industrial chemical with multiple applications in polymers, anti-freeze agents, coolants, desiccants and de-icing fluids. It is prepared mainly from fossil feedstock resources. However, its manufacture from renewable sources like lignocellulosic biomass is attractive from the view points of carbon-neutrality and environmental benefits. A few industries have already ventured or committed to produce biomass-derived EG (bio-EG) on a pilot to demonstration scale. At present bio-EG is more expensive than the EG made from fossil resources. Advances are happening in developing more efficient and selective catalysts for the direct conversion of raw biomass and its hydrolysis products (cellulose and glucose) into bio-EG. This review presents the recent advances in catalysts for producing bio-EG.

DOI10.1080/01614940.2022.2111070
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)

Foreign

Impact Factor (IF)

12.3

Divison category: 
Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry
Database: 
Web of Science (WoS)

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