Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
oxidation
of
biomass‐derived
5‐hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF)
presents
a
promising
pathway
for
synthesizing
the
value‐added
chemical,
2,5‐furandicarboxylic
acid
(FDCA).
However,
it
is
still
lack
scalable
strategies
to
fabricate
electrocatalysts
with
high
activity
and
selectivity.
Herein,
bayberry‐like
Ni@Ni
3
S
2
core–shell
catalyst
prepared
via
spontaneous
corrosion
strategy
HMF
electro‐oxidation.
The
Ni
shells
abundant
electron‐deficient
sites
facilitate
generation
high‐valence
3+
OOH
active
species.
Additionally,
in
situ
2−
SO
4
enhances
electron
proton
transport
capacity.
Both
high‐performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC)
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
analyses
reveal
that
preferentially
selects
2,5‐dicarboxyfurylfuran
(DFF)
due
lower
reaction
energy
barrier
from
DFF,
rate‐determining
step
DFF
generate
5‐formylfuran‐2‐carboxylic
(FFCA)
significantly
accelerated.
Consequently,
yield
FDCA
Faraday
efficiency
are
found
be
99.20%
99.35%,
respectively,
they
reach
88.79%
90.33%
after
ten
cycles,
showing
excellent
stability.
Moreover,
mass
production
13.97
g
successfully
synthesized
using
strategy.
This
work
offers
valuable
reference
designing
catalysts
by
manipulating
routes
achieve
efficient
biomass
conversion.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Electrocatalytic
glycerol
oxidation
reaction
(GOR)
to
produce
high-value
formic
acid
(FA)
is
hindered
by
high
formation
potential
of
active
species
and
sluggish
C-C
bond
cleavage
kinetics.
Herein,
Ni
single-atom
(NiSA)
Co
(CoSA)
dual
sites
anchored
on
nitrogen-doped
carbon
nanotubes
embedded
with
Ni0.1Co0.9
alloy
(Ni0.1Co0.9@NiSACoSA-NCNTs)
are
constructed
for
electrochemical
GOR.
Remarkably,
it
can
reach
10
mA
cm-2
at
a
low
1.15
V
versus
the
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
(vs.
RHE)
realize
formate
selectivity
93.27
%
even
conversion
98.81
1.45
vs.
RHE.
The
GOR
mechanism
pathway
systematically
elucidated
via
experimental
analyses
theoretical
calculations.
It
revealed
that
hydroxyl
(*OH)
be
produced
during
NiSA,
CoSA,
synergistically
optimizes
electronic
structure
CoSA
sites,
reducing
energy
barriers
*OH-mediated
bonds
dehydrogenation
C1
intermediates.
This
decreases
number
intermediates
steps
GOR-to-FA,
thus
increasing
production
efficiency.
After
coupling
evolution
in
membrane
assembly
cell,
14.26
g
23.10
L
H2
100
108
h.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
A
ligand-modified
catalyst,
Ni(OH)
2
–TPA,
is
synthesized
for
efficient
HMF
oxidation,
wherein
the
uncoordinated
carboxylate
functions
as
proton
relay
center,
enabling
continuous
oxidation
in
a
flowing
system.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(3)
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Abstract
2,5‐Furandicarboxylic
acid
(FDCA)
is
a
class
of
valuable
biomass‐based
platform
compounds.
The
creation
FDCA
involves
the
catalytic
oxidation
5‐hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF).
As
novel
method,
electrocatalysis
has
been
utilized
in
reaction
(HMFOR).
Common
noble
metal
catalysts
show
activity,
which
limited
by
price
and
conditions.
Non‐noble
catalyst
known
for
its
environmental
friendliness,
affordability
high
efficiency.
development
energy
efficient
non‐noble
plays
crucial
role
enhancing
HMFOR
process.
It
can
greatly
upgrade
demand
industrial
production,
important
research
significance
electrocatalytic
HMF.
In
this
paper,
mechanism
HMF
undergoes
to
produce
are
elaborately
summarized.
There
two
pathways
mechanisms
discussed
deeply.
addition,
speculation
on
response
electrode
potential
presented
paper.
main
electrocatalysts
currently
used
classified
summarized
targeting
element
species.
Finally,
paper
focus
mechanistic
effects
reaction,
provide
present
prospects
challenges
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
glycerol
oxidation
reaction
(GOR)
to
produce
high‐value
formic
acid
(FA)
is
hindered
by
high
formation
potential
of
active
species
and
sluggish
C−C
bond
cleavage
kinetics.
Herein,
Ni
single‐atom
(Ni
SA
)
Co
(Co
dual
sites
anchored
on
nitrogen‐doped
carbon
nanotubes
embedded
with
0.1
0.9
alloy
@Ni
‐NCNTs)
are
constructed
for
electrochemical
GOR.
Remarkably,
it
can
reach
10
mA
cm
−2
at
a
low
1.15
V
versus
the
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
(vs.
RHE)
realize
formate
selectivity
93.27
%
even
conversion
98.81
1.45
vs.
RHE.
The
GOR
mechanism
pathway
systematically
elucidated
via
experimental
analyses
theoretical
calculations.
It
revealed
that
hydroxyl
(*OH)
be
produced
during
,
synergistically
optimizes
electronic
structure
sites,
reducing
energy
barriers
*OH‐mediated
bonds
dehydrogenation
C
1
intermediates.
This
decreases
number
intermediates
steps
GOR‐to‐FA,
thus
increasing
production
efficiency.
After
coupling
evolution
in
membrane
assembly
cell,
14.26
g
23.10
L
H
2
100
108
h.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
As
a
pivotal
bio‐based
building
block,
2,5‐furandicarboxylic
acid
(FDCA)
holds
immense
and
broad
application
potential
in
the
chemistry
industry.
Its
polymeric
derivative,
polyethylene
furandicarboxylate
(PEF),
emerges
as
an
appealing
alternative
to
conventional
petroleum‐based
terephthalate
(PET).
The
electrochemical
route
for
oxidizing
5‐hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF)
into
FDCA
presents
significant
advantages
over
thermochemical
processes,
without
requirements
of
high
temperature,
pressure,
chemical
oxidants,
precious
metal
catalysts,
featuring
higher
energy
efficiency.
Furthermore,
electrosynthesis
at
anode
can
be
synergistically
integrated
with
selective
reduction
reactions
cathode,
enabling
simultaneous
production
two
desirable
value‐added
products
further
enhancing
overall
utilization
This
work
reviews
advancements
electrocatalytic
HMF
(EHTF),
encompassing
catalyst
design,
reaction
mechanisms,
coupling
strategies,
reactor
configurations.
It
also
indicates
challenges
opportunities
EHTF
provides
insights
future
development
directions.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Abstract
The
integration
of
glucose
oxidation
reaction
(GOR)
and
nitrate
reduction
(NO
3
−
RR)
in
an
electrolyzer
affords
a
sustainable
approach
to
produce
high
value‐added
products
remove
pollutants.
Herein,
3D
hierarchical
architecture
consisting
defect‐rich
copper–cobalt
nanosheets
immobilized
by
cobalt
phosphide‐modified
nickel
foam
(D‐CuCo/CoP/NF)
is
rationally
designed
as
bifunctional
electrocatalyst
for
GOR
NO
RR.
resulting
self‐standing
electrode
displayed
remarkable
activity.
Only
1.29
V
vs.
RHE
required
yield
current
density
100
mA
cm
−2
.
Glucose
efficiently
converted
into
formate
with
selectivity
value
93.4%
Faraday
efficiency
(FE)
90.3%.
as‐prepared
D‐CuCo/CoP/NF
also
capable
transforming
nitrates
valuable
ammonia,
leading
FE
96.9%
rate
802.9
µmol
h
−1
Such
performance
renders
it
the
best
electrocatalysts
Mechanistic
studies
revealed
that
defects
catalyst
greatly
facilitated
adsorption
both
Cu(OH)
2
Co
3+
‐O/Co
4+
‐O
species
served
active
sites
reaction.
A
GOR||NO
RR
hybrid
flow
cell
constructed
using
electrode,
at
voltage
1.35
V.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
upgrading
of
5‐hydroxymethylfurfural
(HMF,
5‐(Hydroxymethyl)
furan‐2‐carbaldehyde)
has
emerged
as
a
renewable
and
environmentally
friendly
means
for
the
production
high‐value
chemicals,
with
oxidation
product
furan‐2,5‐dicarboxylic
acid
(FDCA,
2,5‐furandicarboxylic
acid)
possessing
economic
viability
in
substituting
terephthalic
polymer
synthesis.
This
article
reviews
recent
advancements
selective
HMF
to
FDCA,
including
reaction
pathways,
mechanisms,
well
activity
descriptors
(HMFOR),
alongside
advanced
operando
characterization
techniques.
Subsequently,
representative
HMFOR
catalysts,
encompassing
noble
metal,
non‐noble
transition
metal‐based
catalysts
metal
free‐based
are
presented.
Then
strategies
regulating
longevity
were
introduced,
followed
by
an
exploration
future
prospects
development
catalysts.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 8, 2025
Abstract
Approximately
4%
of
global
carbon
dioxide
emissions
originate
from
methane‐to‐hydrogen
technologies
used
in
industrial
hydrogenation
reactions.
Therefore,
electrocatalytic
(ECH)
utilizing
green
hydrogen
sources
are
gradually
receiving
widespread
attention.
How
to
inhibit
the
evolution
reaction
(HER)
by
regulating
microenvironment
order
enhance
ECH
efficiency
is
great
importance
for
environmental
protection
and
sustainable
development.
In
this
study,
situ
spatial
dimension
control
strategy
utilized
modulate
growth
Cobalt‐based
metal–organic
frameworks
(Co‐MOFs)
with
varied
dimensions
on
copper
foam
(CF),
thereby
vacancy
defects
carriers
optimize
electronic
state
active
sites.
Notably,
catalyst
derived
two‐dimensional
(2D
Co‐ZIF‐L
abundant
pyridinic‐N
exhibits
excellent
selectivity
(82%)
high
faradaic
(FE,
66%)
selective
biomass
molecules.
addition,
uncovering
differences
states
sites
key
achieving
targeted
adsorption
activation
ECH.
Rationally
selecting
MOF‐derived
catalysts
different
provides
an
effective
way
regulate
metal
nanoparticles
(NPs).