Alginate-supported L-arginine as biobased heterogeneous catalyst for the conversion of glycidol and CO 2 into glycerol carbonate

Tanika Kessaratikoon; Silvano Del Gobbo; L. Amati; Paolo P. Pescarmona

doi:10.1039/d5cy01517k

January 1, 2026Catalysis Science & TechnologyOpen Access

Alginate-supported L-arginine as biobased heterogeneous catalyst for the conversion of glycidol and CO 2 into glycerol carbonate

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Key Points

To evaluate alginate-supported L-arginine as a catalyst for synthesizing glycerol carbonate from glycidol and CO2.
Utilized alginate as a support for L-arginine catalyst
Conducted conversion experiments of glycidol and CO2
Analyzed product yield and catalyst effectiveness
Successful conversion of glycidol and CO2 into glycerol carbonate
Improved yield using the alginate-supported catalyst
Highlights the potential for sustainable CO2 utilization

Implication

Research demonstrates a biobased catalyst converts glycidol and CO2 into glycerol carbonate, suggesting new sustainable practices.

Abstract

Glycerol carbonate is emerging as a safe and sustainable CO2-based chemical with multiple attractive applications. Among various synthetic strategies, the preparation of glycerol carbonate from CO2 and glycidol, a glycerol...

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Kessaratikoon et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Alginate-supported L-arginine as biobased heterogeneous catalyst for the conversion of glycidol and CO 2 into glycerol carbonate

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Alginate-supported L-arginine as biobased heterogeneous catalyst for the conversion of glycidol and CO 2 into glycerol carbonate

Key Points

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Abstract

Discussion

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