MindMap Gallery The production method of ethylene glycol
Ethylene glycol is produced primarily through methods such as ethylene oxide hydration, chloroethanol process, and bioconversion. The ethylene oxide hydration method utilizes ethylene oxide and water to produce ethylene glycol, with readily available feedstock and mild reaction conditions, but higher energy consumption and the need for large amounts of wastewater treatment. The chloroethanol process involves steps such as esterification and hydrolysis of chloroethanol to produce ethylene glycol, but it involves toxic feedstock and by-product disposal, posing significant environmental challenges. Bioconversion utilizes microorganisms or enzymes to catalyze the conversion of renewable resources into ethylene glycol, offering environmental and green advantages, but current production efficiency and costs require further optimization.
Edited at 2025-01-15 01:49:15