Technologies for energetic exploitation of biodiesel chain derived glycerol: Oxy-fuels production by catalytic conversion

The paper describes the results of a co-operative research project aimed at the energetic exploitation of the biodiesel derived glycerol. The research objective is the definition and validation of a synthesis process for conversion of glycerol in an oxygenated fuel additive (glycerol alkyl–ether) suitable for blending with diesel and biodiesel.

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