Revisiting the electrocatalytic hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol using biomass-derived electrolytes

Wolfsgruber, Maria; Bischof, Robert H.; Paulik, Christian; Slabon, Adam; Rodrigues, Bruno V. M.

doi:10.1039/d4su00040d

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2024

DOI: 10.1039/d4su00040d

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Revisiting the electrocatalytic hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol using biomass-derived electrolytes

Maria Wolfsgruber,

Robert H. Bischof,

Christian Paulik

et al.

Abstract: Electrocatalytic hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol represents a sustainable approach to utilizing renewable energy for producing bio-based platform chemicals. However, low Faraday efficiencies (FEs) and the use of organic...

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Synthesis of a TBA‐Based Polymeric Photocatalyst for Boosting the Selective Bio‐Reduction of Furfural Under Solar Light Illumination

Singh,

Yadav,

Mishra

et al. 2024

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Photocatalyst‐enzyme coupled system for harnessing solar light stands out as a highly promising avenue that facilitates bio‐transformation and produces solar fuels. This study explores the integration of a metal‐free photocatalyst in the bio‐reduction of furfural to produce furfuryl alcohol. However, the bio‐reduction of furfural to produce furfuryl alcohol faces challenges due to harsh reaction conditions and expensive catalysts. Likewise, photocatalysts confront various research obstacles, including the absence of long‐lasting photogenerated charge carriers (electrons and holes), stability, and reusability. This work introduces an eco‐friendly and benign catalytic system, featuring an easily prepared photocatalyst using TBA (2,4,6‐tribromo aniline) by standard Ullman coupling. The newly designed polymeric tribromo aniline (PTBA) is cost‐effective, with outstanding light harvesting characteristics, appropriate energy band gap, and remarkably enhanced ability for transfer and migration of photo‐generated carriers. The research aims to optimize parameters for efficient conversion of furfural to produce furfuryl alcohol and also the photocatalytic production of NADH (80.08 %) from consumed NAD+. The photocatalytic efficiency was estimated by the yield percentage of this organic transformation. The absence of metals in the photocatalyst enhances sustainability, showcasing its potential in the green synthesis of furfuryl alcohol which is a valuable chemical with diverse applications.

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Synthesis of a TBA‐Based Polymeric Photocatalyst for Boosting the Selective Bio‐Reduction of Furfural Under Solar Light Illumination

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Yadav,

Mishra

et al. 2024

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Electrochemical Biomass Depolymerization: Will Complex Catalysts Trigger High Product Selectivity?

Lindenbeck,

Beele,

Lützenkirchen-Hecht

et al. 2024

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In this perspective, we propose a conversation toward the future of sustainable chemical industry through the lens of electrochemical biomass depolymerization. Despite the chemical industry’s extensive history and established processes, the discovery of new materials remains crucial. This perspective highlights the limitations of current bulk and thin-film electrocatalysts for biomass depolymerization, which have not matched the advancements seen in electrochemical CO2 reduction. We propose a paradigm shift toward the use of complex catalysts, including transition metal borides (TMBs), transition metal nitrides (TMNs), transition metal carbides (TMCs), MXenes, transition metal phosphides (TMPs), nanoparticles, and single atom catalysts (SACs), to enhance product selectivity, i.e., Faradaic efficiency, in biomass depolymerization. By leveraging the dynamic structural features and superior catalytic properties observed in electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction, we aim to achieve high selectivity for specific bond cleavages in biobased feedstocks. This shift promises to unlock new pathways in biomass valorization, underscoring the ongoing need for innovative materials to drive sustainable technologies. The development of such catalysts not only advances our scientific understanding but also holds the potential to shape a truly green future, reaffirming the vital role of solid-state chemistry in the 21st century.

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Electrocatalytic hydrogenation of the formyl group and heteroaromatic ring in furfural on activated carbon cloth-supported ruthenium

Kasad,

Jackson,

Saffron

2024

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Revisiting the electrocatalytic hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol using biomass-derived electrolytes

Abstract: Electrocatalytic hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol represents a sustainable approach to utilizing renewable energy for producing bio-based platform chemicals. However, low Faraday efficiencies (FEs) and the use of organic...

Cited by 4 publications

References 49 publications

Synthesis of a TBA‐Based Polymeric Photocatalyst for Boosting the Selective Bio‐Reduction of Furfural Under Solar Light Illumination

Synthesis of a TBA‐Based Polymeric Photocatalyst for Boosting the Selective Bio‐Reduction of Furfural Under Solar Light Illumination

Electrochemical Biomass Depolymerization: Will Complex Catalysts Trigger High Product Selectivity?

Electrocatalytic hydrogenation of the formyl group and heteroaromatic ring in furfural on activated carbon cloth-supported ruthenium

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