Abstract: A method for producing glycolic acid includes selectively hydrogenating glyoxylic acid using a catalyst comprising at least one transition metal element, the glycolic acid produced, which has a bio-based carbon content of above 50%. A method for preparing a composition selected from the group consisting of cosmetics, home care products, personal care products, textiles, food, beverages, drugs, fragrances, inks, or paints includes adding the glycolic acid to the composition.

Abstract: It relates to a microporous aluminotitanosilicate crystalline zeolite, method of preparation and applications thereof. It extends to a catalytic hydroxylation, by reaction of a compound of formula (I) with H2O2 in the presence of a catalyst comprising the zeolite.

Abstract: It relates to a microporous aluminotitanosilicate crystalline zeolite, method of preparation and applications thereof. It extends to a catalytic hydroxylation, by reaction of a compound of formula (I) with H2O2 in the presence of a catalyst comprising the zeolite.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing 1,3-propanediol by reacting glycerol with hydrogen in the presence of a supported catalyst, the supported catalyst comprising at least one first compound of an element selected from iridium, rhodium, palladium and platinum and at least one second compound of an element selected from chromium, molybdenum and tungsten, both compounds being supported on alumina, wherein the at least one second compound content in the catalyst expressed in weight of trioxide per weight of catalyst is lower than 20% by weight and wherein the reaction is carried out in a liquid medium containing water in an amount of at least 3 g and less than 900 g of water per kg of liquid medium.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing 1,3-propanediol by reacting glycerol with hydrogen in the presence of a supported catalyst, the supported catalyst comprising at least one iridium compound and at least one rhenium compound, both compounds being supported on a zeolite, wherein the zeolite exhibits an MFI, a MEL, a BEA, a MOR, a FAU, a FER, a MWW, a CHA, a LTA, a ATO or a AEL framework type, and wherein the said zeolite is at least partially in the hydrogen form.