Selective oxidation of glycerol
Glycerol’s unique structure makes it possible to conduct the
heterogeneous catalytic oxidative reaction using inexpensive
clean oxidizing agents such as air, oxygen, and hydrogen
peroxide, instead of costly stoichiometric oxidants, leading to
an environmentally friendly alternative. Combining these
inexpensive oxidizing agents with inexpensive glycerol will
allow the economic production of a new class of chemical
derivatives.