Catalytic characteristics and parameters optimization of the glycerol acetylation over solid acid catalysts

- The catalytic activities for glycerol acetylation over various catalysts were investigated.
- The consecutive and self-catalyzed characteristic and the “steric effect” was confirmed.
- The glycerol (AA/G) molar ratio was the more influential factor than the temperature.
- The nonlinear models for the prediction of the products distribution were obtained.