Revolutionizing glycerol carbonate synthesis using industrial waste catalysts in microwave-assisted transesterification

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1 Faculty of Science and Industrial Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Suratthani Campus. 31 Moo6 Makhum-Thea, Muang, Suratthani, Thailand 84000

2 Faculty of Science and Industrial Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Suratthani Campus. 31 M. 6 T. Makhamtea, Suratthani, Thailand, 84000

3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai Campus.

4 Faculty of Innovation Agriculture and Fisheries Establishment Project, Prince of Songkla University Suratthani Campus

5 Faculty of Science and Industrial Technology, Prince of Songkla University Suratthani Campus

Abstract

Glycerol carbonate (GC) is a green chemical that could replace fuel in lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and the energy industry. This study focuses on transesterifying glycerol and dimethyl carbonate using microwave power and a frequency range of 2.45 GHz. The experiment uses gypsum board waste (GBW) and oil palm fuel ash (OPFA), two industrial waste catalysts, to produce GC, a sustainable energy source, and explores its potential in EVs and the energy industry. XRD and EDX analysis revealed that the GBW catalyst outperformed the OPFA catalyst in terms of GC yield and cost, achieving a 69.81% GC yield for glycerol carbonate synthesis, with a production cost of 3.05 baht per gram, making it the better choice for glycerol carbonate synthesis.

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Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

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Available Online from 13 November 2023

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