Daily Archives: May 31, 2023

1,3-Dioxolane compounds (DOXs) as biobased reaction media

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Solvents are indispensable components of chemical manufacturing. Traditional ones are derived from depleting fossil sources and are often flammable and harmful. These articles describe green solvents derived from waste cellulose, and their application in chemical reactions and modern energy storage devices, such as batteries and supercapacitors.

Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil: Highly Efficient Homogeneous Iron(III) Molecular Catalysts.

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Frying oils as feedstock for biofuels: these articles describe sustainable methodologies for preparing biodiesel from domestic or catering frying oils. The use of inexpensive and highly available iron-based catalysts returns the biofuel in high quantities without the need for purification or sophisticated manipulation.