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Which country has made significant contributions to the production of ethylene through ethanol dehydration?
Which country has made significant contributions to the production of ethylene through ethanol dehydration?
- United States
- Canada
- Germany
- Brazil (correct)
The term 'green polyethylene' is an accurate description of polyethylene made from bio-based monomers.
The term 'green polyethylene' is an accurate description of polyethylene made from bio-based monomers.
False (B)
What company started the production of polyethylene from a bio-based monomer in 2010?
What company started the production of polyethylene from a bio-based monomer in 2010?
Braskem
The production capacity of Braskem's plant for bio-based polyethylene is ______ tons per year.
The production capacity of Braskem's plant for bio-based polyethylene is ______ tons per year.
What is one of the main concerns regarding 'green polyethylene'?
What is one of the main concerns regarding 'green polyethylene'?
Polymers derived from biomass are automatically biodegradable.
Polymers derived from biomass are automatically biodegradable.
What type of alcohol is referred to as 'second-generation alcohol' in improving the viability of bio-based ventures?
What type of alcohol is referred to as 'second-generation alcohol' in improving the viability of bio-based ventures?
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Ethylene produced from ethanol comes primarily from ______ for fuel consumption.
Ethylene produced from ethanol comes primarily from ______ for fuel consumption.
What is a significant technological advancement discussed in the context of renewable monomer production?
What is a significant technological advancement discussed in the context of renewable monomer production?
What is one application of propylene glycol?
What is one application of propylene glycol?
Hydroxyesters and hydroxyacids can be used to prepare biodegradable polymers.
Hydroxyesters and hydroxyacids can be used to prepare biodegradable polymers.
What is one of the products obtained through the selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol?
What is one of the products obtained through the selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol?
The conversion of glycerol to ________ is an alternative route to produce glycidol.
The conversion of glycerol to ________ is an alternative route to produce glycidol.
Match the following glycerol derivatives with their uses:
Match the following glycerol derivatives with their uses:
Which of the following is a sustainable alternative production route from glycerol?
Which of the following is a sustainable alternative production route from glycerol?
Selective transesterification can result in the formation of polyglycerides.
Selective transesterification can result in the formation of polyglycerides.
What is an important characteristic of the polyester produced from 1,3-propanediol?
What is an important characteristic of the polyester produced from 1,3-propanediol?
The process of ________ can produce polymers with detergent characteristics from glycerol.
The process of ________ can produce polymers with detergent characteristics from glycerol.
What property does glycerol carbonate provide in the chemical industry?
What property does glycerol carbonate provide in the chemical industry?
What is one of the main benefits of producing ethanol from cellulosic biomass?
What is one of the main benefits of producing ethanol from cellulosic biomass?
The features of propylene obtained from renewable resources differ from those derived from fossil sources.
The features of propylene obtained from renewable resources differ from those derived from fossil sources.
What has caused a dramatic increase in glycerol availability?
What has caused a dramatic increase in glycerol availability?
Glycerol can be polymerized by two basic step-growth mechanisms leading to linear and highly branched __________.
Glycerol can be polymerized by two basic step-growth mechanisms leading to linear and highly branched __________.
Match the following uses of glycerol with their respective applications:
Match the following uses of glycerol with their respective applications:
What compound is produced as a by-product when triglycerides are converted during biodiesel production?
What compound is produced as a by-product when triglycerides are converted during biodiesel production?
Poly(propylene) derived from renewable resources is completely different from conventional polypropylene.
Poly(propylene) derived from renewable resources is completely different from conventional polypropylene.
What new applications for glycerol are being investigated in the industry?
What new applications for glycerol are being investigated in the industry?
Glycerol can be converted into __________ through oxidation, which can serve as intermediates in polymer synthesis.
Glycerol can be converted into __________ through oxidation, which can serve as intermediates in polymer synthesis.
What is the effect of the decreasing price of glycerol on industrial applications?
What is the effect of the decreasing price of glycerol on industrial applications?
Which product is created from the selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol?
Which product is created from the selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol?
Glycerol can be used to produce both biodegradable polyesters and hyperbranched polycarbonates.
Glycerol can be used to produce both biodegradable polyesters and hyperbranched polycarbonates.
What is one application of propylene glycol?
What is one application of propylene glycol?
The process of ________ can produce acrolein, a sustainable alternative to petrochemical processes.
The process of ________ can produce acrolein, a sustainable alternative to petrochemical processes.
Match the following glycerol derivatives with their applications:
Match the following glycerol derivatives with their applications:
What is a plausible reason for describing 'green polyethylene' as misleading?
What is a plausible reason for describing 'green polyethylene' as misleading?
The polyethylene produced from bio-based ethylene is more biodegradable than that produced from fossil resources.
The polyethylene produced from bio-based ethylene is more biodegradable than that produced from fossil resources.
Which country is known for its significant production of ethylene through the dehydration of ethanol?
Which country is known for its significant production of ethylene through the dehydration of ethanol?
Polyethylene from bio-based ethylene is produced by the _______ Company.
Polyethylene from bio-based ethylene is produced by the _______ Company.
What is the primary source of ethanol for propylene production in the renewable resources strategy?
What is the primary source of ethanol for propylene production in the renewable resources strategy?
Polypropylene derived from renewable resources has different properties than conventional polypropylene.
Polypropylene derived from renewable resources has different properties than conventional polypropylene.
Match the following terms related to renewable monomer production with their descriptions:
Match the following terms related to renewable monomer production with their descriptions:
What by-product is produced during the transesterification process used in biodiesel production?
What by-product is produced during the transesterification process used in biodiesel production?
What has been a major concern associated with the commercialization of bio-based polyethylene?
What has been a major concern associated with the commercialization of bio-based polyethylene?
The technological advancements in bio-based monomer production are stagnant.
The technological advancements in bio-based monomer production are stagnant.
The production of glycerol has increased due to the __________ revolution.
The production of glycerol has increased due to the __________ revolution.
Match the following applications of glycerol with their uses:
Match the following applications of glycerol with their uses:
Which of the following compounds is a potential intermediate product formed from glycerol oxidation?
Which of the following compounds is a potential intermediate product formed from glycerol oxidation?
Glycerol can only be polymerized to form linear structures.
Glycerol can only be polymerized to form linear structures.
Which catalysts can be used in the polymerization of glycerol?
Which catalysts can be used in the polymerization of glycerol?
Glycerol can be transformed into __________, a significant polycarboxylate for detergents.
Glycerol can be transformed into __________, a significant polycarboxylate for detergents.
What is a key benefit of utilizing ethanol from cellulosic biomass?
What is a key benefit of utilizing ethanol from cellulosic biomass?
What is a key concern regarding the terminology used for 'green polyethylene'?
What is a key concern regarding the terminology used for 'green polyethylene'?
The production of bio-based polyethylene has no significant environmental benefits compared to conventional polyethylene.
The production of bio-based polyethylene has no significant environmental benefits compared to conventional polyethylene.
What is one country that has been the major contributor to the production of ethylene through the dehydration of ethanol?
What is one country that has been the major contributor to the production of ethylene through the dehydration of ethanol?
The Braskem Company began producing polyethylene from a bio-based monomer in __________.
The Braskem Company began producing polyethylene from a bio-based monomer in __________.
Match the following terms related to renewable monomer production with their descriptions:
Match the following terms related to renewable monomer production with their descriptions:
What is a significant benefit of producing ethanol from cellulosic biomass?
What is a significant benefit of producing ethanol from cellulosic biomass?
Propylene produced from renewable resources has different properties than fossil-derived propylene.
Propylene produced from renewable resources has different properties than fossil-derived propylene.
What has increased significantly due to the biodiesel revolution?
What has increased significantly due to the biodiesel revolution?
The process of ________ can lead to high molecular weight polycarboxylates from glycerol.
The process of ________ can lead to high molecular weight polycarboxylates from glycerol.
Match the following products derived from glycerol with their potential applications:
Match the following products derived from glycerol with their potential applications:
Which chemical process is involved in transforming triglycerides into glycerol during biodiesel production?
Which chemical process is involved in transforming triglycerides into glycerol during biodiesel production?
Ethanol can be converted into both propylene and glycerol.
Ethanol can be converted into both propylene and glycerol.
What is a crucial current issue regarding glycerol's potential chemical transformations?
What is a crucial current issue regarding glycerol's potential chemical transformations?
Glycerol can be polymerized by two basic mechanisms leading to ________ and highly branched oligomers.
Glycerol can be polymerized by two basic mechanisms leading to ________ and highly branched oligomers.
What is the key environmental benefit associated with the production of propylene from ethanol?
What is the key environmental benefit associated with the production of propylene from ethanol?
How does the process of ethanol dehydration to produce ethylene exemplify the use of renewable resources in industry?
How does the process of ethanol dehydration to produce ethylene exemplify the use of renewable resources in industry?
Explain why the term 'green polyethylene' can be considered misleading in the context of its environmental impact.
Explain why the term 'green polyethylene' can be considered misleading in the context of its environmental impact.
What are the implications of polymerization methods for the environmental assessment of polyethylene produced from bio-based sources?
What are the implications of polymerization methods for the environmental assessment of polyethylene produced from bio-based sources?
Discuss the significance of Brazil's role in the industrial production of ethylene from ethanol.
Discuss the significance of Brazil's role in the industrial production of ethylene from ethanol.
What future developments are indicated by the mention of 'second-generation alcohol' in the context of renewable monomer production?
What future developments are indicated by the mention of 'second-generation alcohol' in the context of renewable monomer production?
What are the implications of producing ethanol from cellulosic biomass compared to sugar?
What are the implications of producing ethanol from cellulosic biomass compared to sugar?
How does the production of propylene from renewable resources relate to traditional propylene?
How does the production of propylene from renewable resources relate to traditional propylene?
What role does glycerol play in the production of value-added chemicals?
What role does glycerol play in the production of value-added chemicals?
What are the two mechanisms through which glycerol can be polymerized?
What are the two mechanisms through which glycerol can be polymerized?
In what way does the production of poly(propylene) from ethanol impact the chemical industry?
In what way does the production of poly(propylene) from ethanol impact the chemical industry?
What kind of products can be derived from the oxidation of glycerol?
What kind of products can be derived from the oxidation of glycerol?
What is one of the main challenges associated with the commercialization of bio-based polyethylene?
What is one of the main challenges associated with the commercialization of bio-based polyethylene?
How do catalysts affect the polymerization of glycerol?
How do catalysts affect the polymerization of glycerol?
Why is the increasing availability of glycerol significant for industrial applications?
Why is the increasing availability of glycerol significant for industrial applications?
What are some typical applications of the oligomers produced from glycerol?
What are some typical applications of the oligomers produced from glycerol?
Study Notes
Renewable Monomers from Biomass
- Increasing research efforts focus on creating monomers from renewable resources as alternatives to fossil fuels.
- Various synthetic methods are being explored, with some reaching industrial application.
Ethylene Production
- Ethylene is produced via the dehydration of ethanol, primarily in Brazil, benefiting from long-standing ethanol production from sugar.
- Braskem launched bio-based polyethylene in 2010, with an annual output capacity of 200,000 tons.
- The terminology “green polyethylene” is contested as the polymerization process does not differentiate between bio-based and petrochemical origins.
- Future production of ethanol from cellulosic biomass promises sustainability by utilizing cheaper, non-edible plant materials.
Propylene Production
- Braskem is also advancing research to synthesize propylene from ethanol for industrial use.
- Numerous chemical companies are exploring the viability of this "green" monomer, although its properties will be identical to traditional propylene post-synthesis.
Glycerol as a Resource
- Glycerol has surged in availability due to the biodiesel industry, achieving approximately 1.2 million tons of production in 2010.
- The price of glycerol has decreased significantly, currently around $0.1 per kilogram, prompting innovative applications.
- Glycerol can be polymerized into oligomers through various catalyst-driven mechanisms, yielding products for cosmetics, food additives, and lubricants.
Chemical Transformations of Glycerol
- Glycerol undergoes chemical modifications, leading to derivatives such as glycerol carbonates and polyesters.
- Oxidation of glycerol yields various products like dihydroxyacetone and glyceric acid, which have potential as polymer synthesis intermediates.
- Metal-catalyzed selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol produces useful polycondensation monomers, including propylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Importance of Glycerol Derivatives
- High-value chemicals from glycerol are growing in importance within industrial sectors.
- Applications include biodegradable hyperbranched polycarbonates and polyglycerol, enhancing sustainability.
- Glycerol’s oxidation pathways and transformation into acrolein provide sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical processes.
Future Trends
- The expansion of glycerol production will likely continue, leading to further reductions in its market price.
- Utilization of glycerol for synthesizing polymers presents a crucial step towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing sustainability in chemical manufacturing.
Renewable Monomers from Biomass
- Increasing research efforts focus on creating monomers from renewable resources as alternatives to fossil fuels.
- Various synthetic methods are being explored, with some reaching industrial application.
Ethylene Production
- Ethylene is produced via the dehydration of ethanol, primarily in Brazil, benefiting from long-standing ethanol production from sugar.
- Braskem launched bio-based polyethylene in 2010, with an annual output capacity of 200,000 tons.
- The terminology “green polyethylene” is contested as the polymerization process does not differentiate between bio-based and petrochemical origins.
- Future production of ethanol from cellulosic biomass promises sustainability by utilizing cheaper, non-edible plant materials.
Propylene Production
- Braskem is also advancing research to synthesize propylene from ethanol for industrial use.
- Numerous chemical companies are exploring the viability of this "green" monomer, although its properties will be identical to traditional propylene post-synthesis.
Glycerol as a Resource
- Glycerol has surged in availability due to the biodiesel industry, achieving approximately 1.2 million tons of production in 2010.
- The price of glycerol has decreased significantly, currently around $0.1 per kilogram, prompting innovative applications.
- Glycerol can be polymerized into oligomers through various catalyst-driven mechanisms, yielding products for cosmetics, food additives, and lubricants.
Chemical Transformations of Glycerol
- Glycerol undergoes chemical modifications, leading to derivatives such as glycerol carbonates and polyesters.
- Oxidation of glycerol yields various products like dihydroxyacetone and glyceric acid, which have potential as polymer synthesis intermediates.
- Metal-catalyzed selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol produces useful polycondensation monomers, including propylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Importance of Glycerol Derivatives
- High-value chemicals from glycerol are growing in importance within industrial sectors.
- Applications include biodegradable hyperbranched polycarbonates and polyglycerol, enhancing sustainability.
- Glycerol’s oxidation pathways and transformation into acrolein provide sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical processes.
Future Trends
- The expansion of glycerol production will likely continue, leading to further reductions in its market price.
- Utilization of glycerol for synthesizing polymers presents a crucial step towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing sustainability in chemical manufacturing.
Renewable Monomers from Biomass
- Increasing research efforts focus on creating monomers from renewable resources as alternatives to fossil fuels.
- Various synthetic methods are being explored, with some reaching industrial application.
Ethylene Production
- Ethylene is produced via the dehydration of ethanol, primarily in Brazil, benefiting from long-standing ethanol production from sugar.
- Braskem launched bio-based polyethylene in 2010, with an annual output capacity of 200,000 tons.
- The terminology “green polyethylene” is contested as the polymerization process does not differentiate between bio-based and petrochemical origins.
- Future production of ethanol from cellulosic biomass promises sustainability by utilizing cheaper, non-edible plant materials.
Propylene Production
- Braskem is also advancing research to synthesize propylene from ethanol for industrial use.
- Numerous chemical companies are exploring the viability of this "green" monomer, although its properties will be identical to traditional propylene post-synthesis.
Glycerol as a Resource
- Glycerol has surged in availability due to the biodiesel industry, achieving approximately 1.2 million tons of production in 2010.
- The price of glycerol has decreased significantly, currently around $0.1 per kilogram, prompting innovative applications.
- Glycerol can be polymerized into oligomers through various catalyst-driven mechanisms, yielding products for cosmetics, food additives, and lubricants.
Chemical Transformations of Glycerol
- Glycerol undergoes chemical modifications, leading to derivatives such as glycerol carbonates and polyesters.
- Oxidation of glycerol yields various products like dihydroxyacetone and glyceric acid, which have potential as polymer synthesis intermediates.
- Metal-catalyzed selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol produces useful polycondensation monomers, including propylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Importance of Glycerol Derivatives
- High-value chemicals from glycerol are growing in importance within industrial sectors.
- Applications include biodegradable hyperbranched polycarbonates and polyglycerol, enhancing sustainability.
- Glycerol’s oxidation pathways and transformation into acrolein provide sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical processes.
Future Trends
- The expansion of glycerol production will likely continue, leading to further reductions in its market price.
- Utilization of glycerol for synthesizing polymers presents a crucial step towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing sustainability in chemical manufacturing.
Renewable Monomers from Biomass
- Increasing research efforts focus on creating monomers from renewable resources as alternatives to fossil fuels.
- Various synthetic methods are being explored, with some reaching industrial application.
Ethylene Production
- Ethylene is produced via the dehydration of ethanol, primarily in Brazil, benefiting from long-standing ethanol production from sugar.
- Braskem launched bio-based polyethylene in 2010, with an annual output capacity of 200,000 tons.
- The terminology “green polyethylene” is contested as the polymerization process does not differentiate between bio-based and petrochemical origins.
- Future production of ethanol from cellulosic biomass promises sustainability by utilizing cheaper, non-edible plant materials.
Propylene Production
- Braskem is also advancing research to synthesize propylene from ethanol for industrial use.
- Numerous chemical companies are exploring the viability of this "green" monomer, although its properties will be identical to traditional propylene post-synthesis.
Glycerol as a Resource
- Glycerol has surged in availability due to the biodiesel industry, achieving approximately 1.2 million tons of production in 2010.
- The price of glycerol has decreased significantly, currently around $0.1 per kilogram, prompting innovative applications.
- Glycerol can be polymerized into oligomers through various catalyst-driven mechanisms, yielding products for cosmetics, food additives, and lubricants.
Chemical Transformations of Glycerol
- Glycerol undergoes chemical modifications, leading to derivatives such as glycerol carbonates and polyesters.
- Oxidation of glycerol yields various products like dihydroxyacetone and glyceric acid, which have potential as polymer synthesis intermediates.
- Metal-catalyzed selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol produces useful polycondensation monomers, including propylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Importance of Glycerol Derivatives
- High-value chemicals from glycerol are growing in importance within industrial sectors.
- Applications include biodegradable hyperbranched polycarbonates and polyglycerol, enhancing sustainability.
- Glycerol’s oxidation pathways and transformation into acrolein provide sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical processes.
Future Trends
- The expansion of glycerol production will likely continue, leading to further reductions in its market price.
- Utilization of glycerol for synthesizing polymers presents a crucial step towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing sustainability in chemical manufacturing.
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