甘油氢解制备1,2-丙二醇和1,3-丙二醇催化剂研究进展

随着生物质甘油下游综合利用研究的兴起,甘油氢解反应已成为研究热点。甘油氢解反应工艺的关键技术是氢解催化剂,对近年来甘油氢解制备1,2-丙二醇和1,3-丙二醇的催化剂研究进展进行综述。通过分析甘油氢解制备1,2-丙二醇和1,3-丙二醇催化剂的组成和工业应用情况,对未来可能实现工业化的催化剂体系前景进行展望。     

Polyol-Derived Alkoxide/Hydroxide Base Catalysts II: Transesterification Reactions

Biodiesel, fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), was produced by transesterification of canola oil with methanol in the presence of a series of alkoxide/hydroxide base catalysts produced from glycerol, 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol, xylitol, or sorbitol produced by dehydration reaction of sodium hydroxide in the presence of polyols. Transesterification reactions proceeded efficiently in the presence of sodium alkoxide catalysts prepared at three different mole ratios of sodium hydroxide to glycerol (1:1, 2:1, and 3:1). The production of methyl ester during the course of the reaction was determined repeatedly and the reaction progress was compared with that achieved in a reaction catalyzed by freshly prepared anhydrous sodium methoxide as a standard catalyst. Sodium alkoxide/hydroxide catalysts activity during the first 2 min of the reaction was in the order of: sorbitol < xylitol < sodium methoxide < 1,2-propanediol < 1,3-propanediol < glycerol regardless of the mole ratio of sodium hydroxide to glycerol. All catalysts showed a higher methyl ester accumulation at higher ratios of sodium hydroxide to polyol and had the following order 1:1 < 2:1 < 3:1 (sodium hydroxide:glycerol). Several of these catalysts were as powerful as sodium methoxide in catalyzing the transesterification reaction at the same mole concentration. All alkoxide/hydroxide catalysts resulted in a high FAME accumulation (>95 wt%) in a single transesterification batch reaction.     

生物柴油副产物甘油产1,3-丙二醇

在生物柴油的生产过程中会产生10%的副产物甘油,随着对生物柴油的大量需求与规模化生产,导致副产物甘油的产量也大幅增加。为了降低生物柴油的生产成本,充分利用副产物甘油是一个非常有效的途径。目前,国内外以甘油为原料通过化学法生产1,3-丙二醇等技术路线已经比较成熟,但其传统化学法存在高温高压操作、释放有毒有害物质等系列问题,而生物催化法以其高产率及高回收率、绿色环保等优势,受到了越来越多的关注。本文主要介绍以甘油为原料,利用生物发酵途径生产1,3-丙二醇的生产技术。     

甘油氢解制备丙二醇催化剂研究进展

综述了国内外甘油氢解制备丙二醇催化剂的最新研究进展。指出催化剂是甘油氢解制备丙二醇工艺的关键因素,而目前研究中使用较多的有Cu、Ru、Rh、Pt、Ni、Co基催化剂,这些催化剂的类型、组成、载体、制备方法和工艺条件等直接影响催化剂的活性、选择性、稳定性、产物分离难易度和环境污染等。总结指出,甘油氢解制备1,3-丙二醇工艺需要加强高活性和选择性催化剂的基础性研究,而甘油氢解制备1,2-丙二醇工艺在现有比较成熟的催化剂基础上应进一步改进催化体系和催化剂的制备技术,为尽早实现工业化打下基础。     

糖醇催化氢解制低级多元醇研究进展

利用糖醇生产低级多元醇可以减少对石油资源的依赖,是可再生资源利用的一个重要研究方向。本文综述了利用糖醇为原料催化氢解制备低级多元醇的研究成果,氢解糖醇可以高选择性得到乙二醇、丙三醇和1,2-丙二醇的混合物。重点介绍了糖醇催化氢解的Retro-aldol、 Retro-Michael反应机理和铜系、镍系、贵金属催化剂,并对糖醇催化氢解的发展前景做了展望,提出开发更为高效稳定的催化体系、降低催化剂制备成本和优化工艺条件将是未来研究工作的重点。     

Metabolic strategies for microbial glycerol overproduction

Glycerol as a platform chemical has wide applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries and is a useful feedstock for the production of bio‐based chemicals. There is an increasing demand for sustainable glycerol production and microbial glycerol production is a promising alternative. The paper highlighted this new trend and summarized recent research progress on microbial glycerol production, and focused mainly on the efforts achieved in rational design of S. cerevisiae, as well as Escherichia coli, to overcome the limitations of glycerol production in these two microorganisms. More efforts are required for overcoming hurdles in yield and productivity enhancement for large scale production. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry     

Use of renewables for the production of chemicals: Glycerol oxidation over carbon supported gold catalysts

As a renewable feedstock and due to its high functionality glycerol is an attractive reactant for the production of a large number of valuable compounds. We report on an environmentally friendly alternative to produce chemicals from the glycerol oxidation, which are currently produced either by stoichiometric oxidation processes or by enzymatic routes. We investigate the heterogeneously catalyzed liquid-phase oxidation of glycerol with carbon supported gold catalysts. The prepared nanosized gold catalysts are highly active, so that the reaction could be performed under atmospheric pressure. The influence of the preparation method of the catalysts has been investigated. Moreover, the support effect on the catalytic process has been studied and discussed in terms of pore structure of the investigated carbon materials. The promotor effect of platinum on Au/C catalysts was examined and it could be shown that the presence of Pt increases not only the catalyst activity but also the selectivity. By promoting the gold catalysts with platinum the selectivity to dihydroxyacetone could be increased from 26% (Au/C) to 36% (Au–Pt/C).     

Synthesis of glycerol carbonate from glycerol and dimethyl carbonate by transesterification: Catalyst screening and reaction optimization

The synthesis of glycerol carbonate from glycerol and dimethyl carbonate by transesterification is reported. Firstly, a catalyst screening has been performed by studying the influence of different basic and acid homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts on reaction results. Catalytic activity is extremely low for acidic catalysts indicating that reaction rate is very slow. On the contrary, high conversions and yields are obtained for basic catalysts. Catalytic activity increases with catalyst basic strength. The best heterogeneous catalyst is CaO. Calcination of CaO increases dramatically its activity due to calcium hydroxide removal from its surface. A reaction optimization study has been carried out with CaO as catalyst by using a factorial design of experiments leading to operation conditions for achieving a 100% conversion and a >95% yield at 1.5 h reaction time: 95 °C, catalyst/glycerol molar ratio = 0.06 and dimethyl carbonate/glycerol molar ratio = 3.5. Carbonate glycerol can be easily isolated by filtering the catalyst out and evaporating the filtrate at vacuum. Leaching of catalyst in reaction medium was lower than 0.34%. Catalyst recycling leads to a quick decrease in both conversions and yields probably due to a combination of catalyst deactivation by CaO exposure to air between catalytic runs, and a decrease in the catalyst surface area available for reaction due to particle agglomeration.     

Investigations on heterogeneously catalysed condensations of glycerol to cyclic acetals

The acid-catalysed condensation of glycerol, a chemical from renewable materials, with benzaldehyde, formaldehyde, acetone (acetalisation), and their dimethyl acetals (transacetalisation) to mixtures of [1,3]dioxan-5-ols and [1,3]dioxolan-4-yl-methanols was investigated. Various solid acids were evaluated as heterogeneous catalysts for the desired glycerol conversion into these potential novel platform chemicals. [1,3]dioxan-5-ols are of particular interest as precursors for 1,3-propanediol derivatives. Therefore, the reported investigations were focused on the identification of reaction conditions that promote the formation of [1,3]dioxan-5-ols and suppress the formation of [1,3]dioxolan-4-yl-methanols.     

Glycerol transformations on polysaccharide derived mesoporous materials

New polysaccharide based solid acids are excellent catalysts for selective chemical transformations of glycerol. Reasonable selectivities to mono-, di- and triacetylated glycerols can be obtained by controlled microwave activation of glycerol–acetic and solid acid mixtures. Etherifications of glycerol using a range of alcohols have also been achieved and with a degree of selectivity to both 1- and 2-positions. The use of the Starbon^® material as a support for palladium further extends the range of heterogeneous catalysed chemistry to the selective oxidations of glycerol to both glycolic and oxalic acids. In all of the reactions, the catalysts can be easily recovered and reused with only a small loss in activity.     

Gas-phase dehydration of glycerol over commercial Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts

Gas-phase dehydration of glycerol to produce acrolein was investigated over commercial catalysts based onγ-Al2O3, viz. A-64, A-56, I-62, AP-10, AP-56, AP-64 and KR-104. To understand the effect of Cl?anions, HCl-impregnated sup-ports have been investigated in the dehydration reaction of glycerol at 375 °C. For comparison, various H-zeolites were also examined. It was found that the glycerol conversion over the solid acid catalysts was strongly dependent on their acidity and surface area. And the relationship between the catalytic activity and the acidity of the catalysts was discussed. The outstanding properties of Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalyst systems for the dehydration of glycerol were revealed. Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalyst (AP-64) showed the highest catalytic activity after 50 h of reaction with an acrolein selectivity of 65%at a conversion of glycerol of 90%. Based on these results, catalysts based onγ-Al2O3 appear to be most promising for gas phase dehydration of glycerol.     

A multi-functional Ru Mo bimetallic catalyst for ultra-efficient C3 alcohols production from liquid phase hydrogenolysis of glycerol

Ru and Mo bimetallic catalysts supported on active carbon modified by phosphotungstic acid (PW) were designed and applied in glycerol hydrogenolysis reaction. The physicochemical properties of the catalysts were characterized and the presence of active sites was investigated from the perspective of the glycerol hydrogenolysis performance. The MoO_x is highly selective for the C—O bond cleavage of glycerol molecules, which can reasonably regulate the strong C—C bond cleavage activity of Ru nanoparticles. By using sequential deposition of Ru and Mo supported on mesoporous PW-C, the characterization results show that the combination of isolated low-valence MoO_x with metal Ru particles can form “MoO_x-Ru-PW”, which provides highly catalytic activity toward C—O bond cleavage, selectively producing more C3 alcohols (mainly 1,2(3)-propanediol). The glycerol conversion of 1% Mo/Ru/PW-C catalyst was 59.6%, the selectivity of C3 alcohol was 96.1%, and the selectivity of propanediol (1,2(3)-propanediol) was 94.9%. It is noteworthy that the selectivity of 1,3-propanediol reached 20.7% when the PW was 21.07% (mass). This study provides experimental evidence for the tandem dehydration and hydrogenation mechanism of the multifunctional Mo/Ru/PW-C catalyst.     

Glycerol in subcritical and supercritical solvents

Glycerol conversion to added value chemicals is a research avenue that has attracted significant interest in recent years. The utilization of critical solvents such as water and organic solvents in critical conditions as well as subcritical conditions (or hot compressed solvent) and supercritical conditions can offer several advantages to batch processes and in continuous flow systems in view of their potential implementation in industry. This review has been aimed to highlight most recent key processes for glycerol valorization to valuable products using different types of catalysts and processes. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry     

Kinetics and Reactor Modeling of Hydrogen Production from Glycerol via Steam Reforming Process over Ni/CeO2 Catalysts

As a result of skyrocketing prices, environmental concerns and depletion associated with fossil fuels, renewable fuels are becoming attractive alternatives. In this respect, the demand for biodiesel has increased tremendously in recent years. Increased production of biodiesel has resulted in a glut of glycerol that has reduced the demand for this once valuable commodity. Consequently, finding alternative uses for glycerol is a timely proposition. One alternative is producing renewable hydrogen from this cheap commodity. Only a handful of studies have been conducted on producing hydrogen from glycerol. Previous studies have mainly focused on finding effective catalysts for glycerol steam reforming. This paper extends previous knowledge by presenting kinetic parameters in relation to glycerol steam reforming over Ni/CeO₂ and a reactor modeling. The study found that the activation energy and the reaction order for the glycerol steam reforming reaction over Ni/CeO₂ catalyst were 103.4 kJ/mol and 0.233, respectively.     

Polyol-Derived Alkoxide/Hydroxide Base Catalysts I. Production

A metal methoxide is more expensive than a metal hydroxide and dissolves in methanol releasing a methoxide ion without producing water. The methoxide ion has a higher reaction rate making it more preferred for industrial biodiesel production. This study describes the preparation of alkoxide catalysts from metal hydroxides and non-volatile, non-toxic polyols. Heating aqueous solutions of metal hydroxides and different polyols (1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol, glycerol, xylitol and sorbitol) under vacuum yielded polyol-derived alkoxide base catalysts (PDABC). Comparison of the drying process for respective sodium hydroxide-polyol combinations at two mole ratios of sodium hydroxide to polyol showed that drying at 2:1 mole ratio (metal hydroxide to polyol) was more efficient than that of 3:1. Dehydration of alkaline solutions containing three or more hydroxyl groups (glycerol, sorbitol and xylitol) was faster than drying similar solutions of diols. The empirical formula determined confirmed that the resulting powders contained mono-sodium substituted alkoxides at 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 (sodium hydroxide: polyol) mole ratio. Fatty acid methyl esters were prepared from canola oil and methanol using glycerol sodium alkylate as a catalyst. The conversion yield of oil to methyl ester was greater than 99 %.     

微生物法生产1,3-丙二醇过程的代谢工程研究进展

代谢工程在微生物发酵法生产化工产品的过程中扮演着越来越重要的角色. 本研究以生物法生产1,3-丙二醇所涉及的关键酶、代谢途径及其改造为考察对象,系统综述了微生物法生产1,3-丙二醇所涉及的代谢工程技术、最新应用情况及其进展,并展望了未来的发展趋势.     

Selective oxidation with air on metal catalysts

Oxidation of organic molecules with air on metal catalysts has been known for a long time but there has been a renewed interest in recent years because these catalytic reactions are environmentally safe and could replace stoichiometric oxidations. This paper describes several oxidation reactions conducted either at high temperatures in the gas phase or at moderate temperatures in the liquid phase; in both cases they proceed via a mechanism of oxidative dehydrogenation on the metal surface. Ethylene glycol was converted to glyoxal at 550°C on Ag/SiC catalyst with a 70% yield provided promoters were added to the reaction feed (diethylphosphite or iodine) or deposited on the catalyst (LiPO₄ or H₃PO₄). The promoters improve the conversion and selectivity by modifying the structure and the oxygen concentration on the surface of silver. Oxidation of glyoxal to glyoxylic acid, glucose to gluconic acid and glycerol to various oxygenated derivatives were conducted in water at 60°C in the presence of carbon-supported palladium or platinum catalysts. Bismuth promoter, deposited on the platinum metals by redox reaction, improves the catalyst activity by preventing over-oxidation of the metal surface and favors the oxidation of secondary alcohol functions into keto-derivatives. At higher reaction temperatures, platinum catalysts produce C-C bond rupture with the formation of carboxylic acids with smaller chains. Thus, cyclohexanol was converted into C₆, C₅, and C₄ diacids with a 45% selectivity to adipic acid on Pt/C catalysts at 150°C.     

Recent Advances in Catalytic Conversion of Glycerol

The article underlines and discusses the state-of-the-art accomplishments in the catalytic conversion of glycerol (1,2,3-propanetriol) to fuels and value-added chemicals in the past five years (2008–2012). The reactions include steam reforming, aqueous-phase reforming, hydrogenolysis, oxidation, dehydration, esterification, etherification, carboxylation, acetalization, and chlorination. Typical products are hydrogen, propanediols, dihydroxyacetone, glyceric acid, acrolein, glyceride, polyglycerol, glycerol carbonate, acetals, ketals, and epichlorohydrine. Recent studies on the catalysts, reaction conditions, and possible pathways are primarily discussed. They indicate that major breakthroughs are achieved by the use of multifunctional catalysts, process intensification and integrated reactions. Literature survey suggests that future work on the catalytic conversion of glycerol for commercial goals particularly requires new catalysts, innovative reactor engineering, and close multidisciplinary partnership.     

甘油选择性脱水制备丙烯醛研究进展

生物柴油以其环保性和可再生性而被公认为是可替代石化柴油的新型能源,其迅猛发展将导致其副产物甘油的大量过剩,因此,开发和深度利用甘油,使其成为新一代从生物质到化学品的转化平台成为近期研究热点,其中,甘油脱水制丙烯醛是重要途径。综述了实现该过程的催化剂体系研究进展,探讨了催化剂结构和反应条件对甘油脱水反应性能的影响,分析了甘油脱水的反应路径,以期对开发高性能催化体系和合理工艺提供参考。由于匀相催化剂存在活性低、操作条件苛刻和设备腐蚀等缺点,开发的重点集中在固体酸催化剂上,虽然活性较高,但易失活,稳定性差。仍需进一步提高催化剂性能,同时结合反应器和工艺的设计和选择,综合考量。     

甘油催化氧化合成二羟基丙酮研究进展

对甘油选择性催化氧化转化为二羟基丙酮的研究进行综述,介绍了负载型催化剂在不同条件下对产物选择性和反应物转化率的影响,以及催化剂的作用机理。阐述了甘油催化氧化存在的问题以及发展前景。从均相到非均相催化,从单金属到双金属负载催化,从金属到非金属催化,甘油氧化反应的研究不断在完善。研究发现用Bi改性的Pt负载催化剂可以有效地将甘油选择性催化氧化为二羟基丙酮,在最优条件下,可获得较高的甘油转化率和二羟基丙酮选择性,但催化剂稳定性较差,有待进一步提高。杂多酸催化剂以及非金属催化剂也存在稳定性差的问题。指出改善催化剂的稳定性将是未来研究的主要方向。