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Tandem ester hydrogenation-Guerbet catalysis: conversion of triglyceride esters to β-methylated alcohols for synthetic fuels

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ] (2), specifically to enhance the Guerbet reaction. The system proves tolerant to the presence of olefin bonds and as such can be used to produce β-methylated alcohols directly from natural oils, with coconut oil as an exemplar.

Source: Catalysis Science & Technology

DOI: 10.1039/d6cy00746e

Authors: Ashley M. King, Richard L. Wingad, Gregory A. Price, Glenn J. Sunley, Duncan F. Wass

Institutions: Cardiff University, BP (United Kingdom)

Language: English

Topic: Catalysis for Biomass Conversion

Subfield: Catalysis

Field: Chemical Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: BP, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7213248815

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