Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
69ec64ef-ca4d-4cca-a296-e7b40665da49
Materials
Associated ID
ede2c7c9-030b-4c49-8e60-4bbc46afe1fa
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Description
This is a market dataset representing the consumption market in the region. It includes transportation of the product from the factory gate to consumption, with transport services calculated according to the regional transportation conditions for the product.
Activity Description
The production process of biodiesel from vegetable oil includes pretreatment, esterification reaction, neutralization, separation and purification, distillation, and other steps, with glycerol as a co-product.
Process Description
Glycerol, also known as glycerin, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H8O3. It is a simple polyol compound, appearing as a colorless, odorless, non-toxic, viscous liquid with a sweet taste. Due to its three hydroxyl groups, glycerol is miscible with water and exhibits hygroscopic properties. Because of its antibacterial and antiviral characteristics, it is widely used in FDA-approved wound and burn treatments. It can also serve as a bacterial culture medium and an effective biomarker for assessing liver diseases. Additionally, glycerol is extensively used as a sweetener in the food industry and as a humectant in pharmaceutical formulations.
Time period
2020
2026
Geography
China,Heilongjiang
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
The production process of biodiesel from vegetable oil includes pretreatment, esterification reaction, neutralization, separation and purification, distillation, and other steps, with glycerol as a co-product.