Linear paired electrolysis of furfural to furoic acid at both anode and cathode in a multiple redox mediated system

Xinxin Li; Linchuan Cong; Haibo Lin; Fangbing Liu; Xiangxue Fu; Hai-Chao Xu; Nan Lin

Green Energy & Environment (Jan 2024)

Linear paired electrolysis of furfural to furoic acid at both anode and cathode in a multiple redox mediated system

Xinxin Li,
Linchuan Cong,
Haibo Lin,
Fangbing Liu,
Xiangxue Fu,
Hai-Chao Xu,
Nan Lin

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Xinxin Li: State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, Jilin, China
Linchuan Cong: State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, Jilin, China
Haibo Lin: State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, Jilin, China; Corresponding author.
Fangbing Liu: State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, Jilin, China
Xiangxue Fu: State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, Jilin, China
Hai-Chao Xu: State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
Nan Lin: State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, Jilin, China; Corresponding author.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 9, no. 1
pp. 104 – 113

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Implementing a new energy-saving electrochemical synthesis system with high commercial value is a strategy of the sustainable development for upgrading the bulk chemicals preparation technology in the future. Here, we report a multiple redox-mediated linear paired electrolysis system, combining the hydrogen peroxide mediated cathode process with the I2 mediated anode process, and realize the conversion of furfural to furoic acid in both side of the divided flow cell simultaneously. By reasonably controlling the cathode potential, the undesired water splitting reaction and furfural reduction side reactions are avoided. Under the galvanostatic electrolysis, the two-mediated electrode processes have good compatibility, which reduce the energy consumption by about 22% while improving the electronic efficiency by about 125%. This system provides a green electrochemical synthesis route with commercial prospects.

Published in Green Energy & Environment

ISSN: 2468-0257 (Online)
Publisher: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
Country of publisher: China
LCC subjects: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery: Renewable energy sources; Science: Biology (General): Ecology
Website: https://www.keaipublishing.com/en/journals/green-energy-and-environment/

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