Advancement of a process for converting glycerol to value-added glyceric acid

当今生物柴油行业面临的最大挑战之一是确定甘油的有效用途，甘油是制造过程中的化学副产品。近年来生物柴油产量的增加使精制甘油市场饱和，导致价格暴跌，利润减少。 大西洋生物柴油是一个国家的最先进的可再生生物柴油设施在尼亚加拉，安大略，寻求获得竞争优势，通过开发一个创新的，增值的应用甘油。这项合作研究将调查和优化将甘油转化为甘油酸的过程，甘油酸是可生物降解塑料的高价成分。该技术具有经济和环境效益的潜力，将为全球行业挑战提供理想的解决方案。在加拿大生产和使用清洁燃烧的可再生生物燃料仍然是扩大我们的石油供应，同时保护我们的环境的最佳手段。因此，支持加拿大可再生生物燃料行业的创新和投资对于确保其未来的经济和环境繁荣至关重要。

One of the greatest challenges of the biodiesel industry today is identifying effective uses of glycerol, a chemical by-product of the manufacturing process. Increasing biodiesel production in recent years has saturated the refined glycerol market, resulting in tumbling prices and consequently, smaller profits. Atlantic Biodiesel is a state-of-the art renewable biodiesel facility in Niagara, Ontario that seeks to gain a competitive edge by developing an innovative, value-added application of glycerol. This collaborative research will investigate and optimize a process to convert glycerol to glyceric acid, a high-priced component of biodegradable plastic. With the potential to deliver both economic and environmental benefits, this technology will provide an ideal solution to a global industry challenge. Production and use of clean-burning renewable biofuels in Canada remain the best means to extend our oil supply, while protecting our environment. As such, supporting innovation and investment in Canada's renewable biofuels industry is critical for ensuring its future economic and environmental prosperity.