Catalytic hydrogenation of C=C and C=O in unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters
Review article, 2014

Biodiesel derived from edible and non-edible oils has received much attention as a chemical feedstock or as a raw fuel alternative to the traditional diesel due to its renewability and biodegradability. However, the crude biodiesel containing large amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) is susceptible to oxidation upon exposure to heat, light, and oxygen. Catalytic hydro-genation of biodiesel has been considered as a feasible and powerful technique to improve the oxidative stability of biodiesel and hence to provide stable raw materials for industrial applications. The catalytic hydrogenation of FAMEs is a complex process but basically consists of hydrogenation of C=C or C=O, depending on the desirable properties of final products. In this review, we summarize recent developments in hydrogenation of C=C and C=O in FAMEs with focus on catalysts, reaction mechanisms, and reactor conditions. The features of hydrogenation of FAMEs are generalized and the opportunities for future research in the field are outlined.

Catalysis

Unsaturated methyl ester

Hydrogenation

FAME

Biodiesel

Author

Hu Chaoquan

Chalmers, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chemical Reaction Engineering

Competence Centre for Catalysis (KCK)

Derek Creaser

Chalmers, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chemical Reaction Engineering

Competence Centre for Catalysis (KCK)

Samira Siahrostami

Competence Centre for Catalysis (KCK)

Chalmers, Applied Physics, Chemical Physics

Henrik Grönbeck

Chalmers, Applied Physics, Chemical Physics

Competence Centre for Catalysis (KCK)

Houman Ojagh

Competence Centre for Catalysis (KCK)

Chalmers, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chemical Reaction Engineering

Magnus Skoglundh

Chalmers, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Applied Surface Chemistry

Competence Centre for Catalysis (KCK)

Catalysis Science and Technology

2044-4753 (ISSN) 2044-4761 (eISSN)

Vol. 4 8 2427-2444

Driving Forces

Sustainable development

Areas of Advance

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Transport

Energy

Materials Science

Subject Categories

Chemical Process Engineering

Atom and Molecular Physics and Optics

DOI

10.1039/c4cy00267a

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