Paired electrocatalysis in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural valorization

Qu, Dalong and He, Shuijian and Chen, Lianhua and Ye, Yifan and Ge, Qingmei and Cong, Hang and Jiang, Nan and Ha, Yang (2022) Paired electrocatalysis in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural valorization. Frontiers in Chemistry, 10. ISSN 2296-2646

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Abstract

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has aroused considerable interest over the past years as an important biomass-derived platform molecule, yielding various value-added products. The conventional HMF conversion requires noble metal catalysts and harsh operating conditions. On the other hand, the electrocatalytic conversion of HMF has been considered as an environmentally benign alternative. However, its practical application is limited by low overall energy efficiency and incomplete conversion. Paired electrolysis and highly efficient electrocatalysts are two viable strategies to address these limitations. Herein, an overview of coupled electrocatalytic HMF hydrogenation or hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) with HMF oxidation as well as the associated electrocatalysts are reviewed and discussed. In this mini-review, a brief introduction of electrocatalytic HMF upgrading is given, followed by the recent advances and challenges of paired electrolysis with an emphasis on the integration HMF electrohydrogenation with HMF electrooxidation. Finally, a perspective for a future sustainable biomass upgrading community based on electrocatalysis is proposed.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: STM Library > Chemical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 02 Feb 2023 10:42
Last Modified: 08 Apr 2024 09:23
URI: http://open.journal4submit.com/id/eprint/1258

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