Prashant Pawanipagar

Numerical analysis of glycerol dehydration and acrolein oxidation to acrylic acid; identifies optimal temperatures, GHSV, and reactor configurations including membrane reactors for improved yields and selectivity.

Experimental assessment of catalyst properties, reaction parameters, and bed configurations for glycerol oxi-dehydration to produce acrylic acid.

Techno-economic analysis comparing biobased glycerol routes and conventional propylene routes for acrylic acid production, evaluating yields, energy, CO2 emissions, capital and operating costs, and profitability.

Cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment comparing environmental impacts of glycerol-based and propylene-based routes to acrylic acid, examining intermediates (acrolein, allyl alcohol, lactic acid) and purification sensitivities.