Waste-Glycerol as a Precursor for Carbon Materials: An Overview

Biodiesel is produced by the transesterification of animal fats and vegetable oils, producing a large amount glycerol as by-product. The crude cannot be used in food or pharmaceutical industries. It crucial to transform into value-added products with applications different areas biodiesel economically viable. One possible its use precursor for synthesis carbon materials. glycerol-based materials have distinct properties due presence sulfonic acid groups on material surface, making them efficient catalysts. Additionally, activated show promising results concerning adsorption gases liquid pollutants recently capacitors. Despite their potential, currently, little research has been carried out application those This review summarized preparation from glycerol, intending potential these