IMPROVED TRANSESTERIFICATION FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION

Features

Improved transesterification is using methanol and glycds. Glycds is a green catalyst alternative carbon dots (CDS) synthetized from glycin and citric acid, which are carbon nanoparticles with size smaller than 10nm. They are composed of C,O, H and N atoms and show one step hydrothermal reaction. They have low cost and with eco-friendly synthesis.

Advantages of Glycds

• Metal-free composition
• High thermal stability
• Low catalyst load (1 wt%)
• Low cost -No metal leaching
• No saponification
• Easy purification
• Increased durability of industrial equipment 
• Reusable in multiple catalysis cycles 

Current Status

Pre-clinical development stage: invitro proof of concept completed in colorectal and lung cancer models

Opportunities

Market opportunities:

• Biodiesel is one of the most promising alternatives to nonrenewable fossil fuels
• Global biodiesel market to reach $41 billion in 2021
• 80% of biodiesel produced from vegetable oils in 2015
• Current industrial catalyst = strong base (NaOH or KOH)

Business opportunities: partnering/licensing