Abstract

Lean and green: Glycerol can be catalytically converted into synthesis gas at relatively low temperatures. The combination of this process with Fischer–Tropsch and methanol-synthesis steps offers a new strategy for the production of liquid fuels and chemicals from renewable resources. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z600212_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.