Highly selective bimetallic catalysts for renewable H-2 production via aqueous-phase reforming of glycerol

Glycerol is a particularly attractive biomass-derived oxygenate, given its ready availability and strong potential to become a primary building block in future biorefinery schemes. It is formed in significant amounts as a by-product during biodiesel production and efficient catalytic processes that convert glycerol into value-added products are highly desired. Glycerol can be converted into hydrogen by aqueous phase reforming (APR) according to the following reaction: