Recent Advances in the Catalytic Epoxidation of Oleic Acid for Bio-polyol Synthesis: Challenges and Opportunities

Abidin, Muhammad Akhiruddin Zainal; Rasib, Ismail Md; Jalil, Mohd Jumain; Fauziyah, Mar'atul; Rahman, Siti Juwairiyah A.; Riduan, Mohd Azril; Azmi, Intan Suhada

doi:10.15255/KUI.2025.015

Chemistry in Industry : Journal of Chemists and Chemical Engineers of Croatia, Vol. 75 No. 1-2, 2026.

Review article

https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2025.015

Recent Advances in the Catalytic Epoxidation of Oleic Acid for Bio-polyol Synthesis: Challenges and Opportunities

Muhammad Akhiruddin Zainal Abidin ; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, 81 750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia
Ismail Md Rasib ; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, 81 750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia
Mohd Jumain Jalil ; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, 81 750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia
Mar'atul Fauziyah ; Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
Siti Juwairiyah A. Rahman ; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, 81 750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia
Mohd Azril Riduan ; Comgreat Solution Sdn. Bhd, Chandan Desa, 31 300 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Intan Suhada Azmi orcid.org/0000-0002-1544-1939 ; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, 81 750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia *

* Corresponding author.

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APA 6th Edition

Abidin, M.A.Z., Rasib, I.M., Jalil, M.J., Fauziyah, M., Rahman, S.J.A., Riduan, M.A. & Azmi, I.S. (2026). Recent Advances in the Catalytic Epoxidation of Oleic Acid for Bio-polyol Synthesis: Challenges and Opportunities. Kemija u industriji, 75 (1-2), 83-90. https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2025.015

MLA 8th Edition

Abidin, Muhammad Akhiruddin Zainal, et al. "Recent Advances in the Catalytic Epoxidation of Oleic Acid for Bio-polyol Synthesis: Challenges and Opportunities." Kemija u industriji, vol. 75, no. 1-2, 2026, pp. 83-90. https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2025.015. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

Chicago 17th Edition

Abidin, Muhammad Akhiruddin Zainal, Ismail Md Rasib, Mohd Jumain Jalil, Mar'atul Fauziyah, Siti Juwairiyah A. Rahman, Mohd Azril Riduan and Intan Suhada Azmi. "Recent Advances in the Catalytic Epoxidation of Oleic Acid for Bio-polyol Synthesis: Challenges and Opportunities." Kemija u industriji 75, no. 1-2 (2026): 83-90. https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2025.015

Harvard

Abidin, M.A.Z., et al. (2026). 'Recent Advances in the Catalytic Epoxidation of Oleic Acid for Bio-polyol Synthesis: Challenges and Opportunities', Kemija u industriji, 75(1-2), pp. 83-90. https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2025.015

Vancouver

Abidin MAZ, Rasib IM, Jalil MJ, Fauziyah M, Rahman SJA, Riduan MA, et al. Recent Advances in the Catalytic Epoxidation of Oleic Acid for Bio-polyol Synthesis: Challenges and Opportunities. Kemija u industriji [Internet]. 2026 [cited 2026 April 23];75(1-2):83-90. https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2025.015

IEEE

M.A.Z. Abidin, et al., "Recent Advances in the Catalytic Epoxidation of Oleic Acid for Bio-polyol Synthesis: Challenges and Opportunities", Kemija u industriji, vol.75, no. 1-2, pp. 83-90, 2026. [Online]. https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2025.015

Abstract

The catalytic epoxidation of oleic acid is a key process in bio-polyol synthesis, offering a renewable alternative to petroleum-based materials. This review explores recent advances in catalyst development, process optimisation, and kinetic modelling, with an emphasis on the transition from conventional homogeneous catalysts to more sustainable heterogeneous alternatives, such as zeolites and metal oxides. Key factors influencing reaction efficiency, including catalyst stability, oxirane retention, and by-product control, are critically analysed. The discussion also highlights industrial applications and potential improvements to enhance process scalability and economic feasibility. This review provides insights into overcoming current challenges and advancing sustainable bio-polyol production.