Sunlight gives biodiesel byproduct a second life as hydrogen and valuable chemicals

October 16, 2026 · 9:40 pm 1 sources

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• Sunlight gives biodiesel byproduct a second life as hydrogen and valuable chemicals
  Phys.org · October 16, 2026 21:40
  Australian researchers and international collaborators have demonstrated a solar-driven approach to convert glycerol, a low-value byproduct of biodiesel production, into hydrogen and higher-value chemicals. Using advanced techniques at the Australian Synchrotron, they revealed how the catalyst…