Electrochemical polymerization of furfural on a platinum electrode in aqueous solutions of potassium biphthalate

Abstract

Three different electrochemical methods confirm the growth processes of polyfurfural on platinum electrodes in aqueous solutions. The electrochemical oxidative polymerization of furfural occurs only with 0.10 mol L-1 potassium biphthalate as the supporting electrolyte. Electrochemical and spectroscopic methods are employed to characterize the polymeric film produced. Based on spectroscopic data, a polymeric structure involving furfural and biphthalate anions is discussed.

Keywords

• furfural
• polyfurfural
• platinum
• aqueous potassium biphthalate solutions