Immobilization of iridium nanoparticles on ITO substrate for selective transformation of glycerol to 1, 3-dihydroxyacetone and process tracking

Key Points

• Investigate the selective transformation of glycerol to 1, 3-dihydroxyacetone using iridium nanoparticles.
• Utilized iridium nanoparticles immobilized on an ITO substrate
• Examined the conversion of glycerol under mild conditions
• Monitored the process tracking of the chemical transformation
• Demonstrated efficient conversion of glycerol
• Achieved selective production of 1, 3-dihydroxyacetone
• Highlighted economic benefits related to biodiesel by-product utilization