Electrochemical Processing, Organic

Abstract

The technology for electroorganic synthesis is surveyed starting with an overview of the electrochemical cells for this purpose. Cell design, electrode materials, and diapraghms are discussed as are cell current distribution and mass‐transport phenomena. Features influencing good product selectivity for specific cell designs are presented together with the various commercially available cells. Cost analysis for electroorganic synthesis is reviewed. The electroorganic processes that have been commercialized or have been pilot planted are presented.