Abstract: In the last decade, there was observed a growing demand for both n-butanol as a potential fuel or fuel additive, and propylene as the only raw material for production of alcohol and other more bulky propylene chemical derivatives with faster growing outputs (polymers, propylene oxide, and acrylic acid). The predictable oilfield depletion and the European Green Deal adoption stimulated interest in alternative processes for n-butanol production, especially those involving bio-based materials. Their commercialization will promote additional market penetration of n-butanol for its application as a basic chemical. We analyze briefly the current status of two most advanced bio-based processes, i.e. ethanol–to-n-butanol and acetone–butanol–ethanol (ABE) fermentation. In the second part of the review, studies of n-butanol and ABE conversion to valuable products are considered with an emphasis on the most perspective catalytic systems and variants of the future processes realization.

Cite: Pinaeva L. , Noskov A.
Potentials of Bio-Butanol Conversion to Valuable Products
Reviews in Chemical Engineering. 2023. V.39. N4. P.669-706. DOI: 10.1515/revce-2021-0066 WOS Scopus РИНЦ AN OpenAlex

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Published online:	Feb 2, 2022
Published print:	May 1, 2023

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Web of science:	WOS:000750202400001
Scopus:	2-s2.0-85124625615
Elibrary:	48149963
Chemical Abstracts:	2023:1361031
OpenAlex:	W4210769864

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