A Renewable Route to Propylene Glycol

In addition to their glycerin-based route for producing PG, [Galen Suppes] and his colleagues at the Univ. of Missouri have also developed a suitable technology for producing propylene glycol (1 ,2-propanediol; PG) using corn as the feedstock, instead of glycerin. "Should the use of ethylene gl...

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Published in:Chemical engineering progress 2007-08, Vol.103 (8), p.6
Main Author: Shelley, Suzanne
Format: Article
Language:English
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Awards & honors
Biodiesel fuels
By products
Chemical engineering
Conversion
Costs
Expansion
Hydrocarbons
Innovations
Joint ventures
Polypropylene
Production capacity
Raw materials
Seeds
Specialty products
Vegetable oils
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Summary:In addition to their glycerin-based route for producing PG, [Galen Suppes] and his colleagues at the Univ. of Missouri have also developed a suitable technology for producing propylene glycol (1 ,2-propanediol; PG) using corn as the feedstock, instead of glycerin. "Should the use of ethylene glycol, which is toxic, ever be banned for use in antifreeze products, the demand for propylene glycol will be sufficiently high to create a significant market for the widespread production of corn-derived propylene...
ISSN:0360-7275
1945-0710