Did you know that a byproduct of biodiesel production can be transformed into a key ingredient for paints, coatings, and even acrylic nails? In this episode of Papers Illuminated – Člankarnica, we sit down with Maja Gabrič from the Department of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering (National Institute of Chemistry) to discuss how innovative catalysts are turning waste glycerol into valuable, bio-based acrylic acid.

We dive deep into their latest research published in the journal Carbon, focusing on how the structure of carbon supports, often seen as "invisible" players in catalysis, actually dictates the success of the entire chemical reaction.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Big Picture: Why shifting from fossil-fuel-based production to sustainable ...