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Mixed metal alkoxide catalysts: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Standard biodiesel synthesis relies on corrosive or toxic tin-based catalysts that increase processing costs and environmental risk. These innovations utilize specific mixed metal alkoxide structures to enable organotin-free transesterification across diverse alcohol functionalities.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Mixed metal alkoxide catalysts?

Low carboxylic acid yield

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Slow conversion rates and poor yields in esterification and oxidation processes limit industrial throughput. Increasing reaction velocity and selectivity reduces energy consumption and waste.

Product impurity and separation loss

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Presence of unwanted structural isomers and byproduct residues in unsaturated alcohol streams. Removing these contaminants ensures the chemical purity required for downstream synthesis and high-grade industrial applications.