The study explores the production of 1,3-propanediol using a technique that combines glycerol hydrogenolysis and aqueous phase reforming, focusing on the impact of tungsten (W) doping on Ni/CeO catalysts to improve efficiency and cost.
Results show that a 3% W doping in the catalyst significantly enhances yield (2.4%), selectivity (33.3%), and conversion rate (72.18%) under specific conditions, while higher pressure and temperature negatively impact the outcome due to over-hydrogenolysis.
Optimal glycerol concentration (20 wt.%) and a reaction time of 4 hours yield the highest 1,3-propanediol at 38.29%, but