Hydrogenation is a crucial process in various industries:
Food Industry: Used to convert liquid vegetable oils into solid or semi-solid fats, such as margarine and shortening. Petrochemical Industry: Employed in refining processes to upgrade the quality of fuels and to produce cycloalkanes and paraffins. Pharmaceuticals: Utilized in the synthesis of certain drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Polymer Industry: Involved in the production of polymers and plastics, such as polyethylene and polypropylene.
