Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2024, 41, 101656
Glycerol is a biodegradable, nontoxic, nonvolatile, and water-soluble liquid, qualities that make it valuable in various applications. It is currently obtained as a by-product of biodiesel production in quantities of millions of tons per year. Therefore, to make biodiesel production sustainable, its full potential must be exploited. This review describes its fruitful use as a solvent of relevant synthetic importance.
