Cluster-Level Heterostructure of PMo12/Cu for Efficient and Selective Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation of High-Concentration 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural

X Cao, Y Ding, D Chen, W Ye, W Yang… - Journal of the American …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Electrochemical hydrogenation of aldehyde molecules, exemplified by 5-
hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), offers a sustainable approach for synthesizing higher value …

Heterogeneous electrocatalysts from nanostructures to single atoms for biomass-derived feedstocks upgrading

Z Zhu, S Ma, S He, M Song, BY **a, B You - Coordination Chemistry …, 2025 - Elsevier
Sustainable energy-driven electrochemical upgrading of the globally available and already-
fixed biomass-derived feedstocks enables the decentralized low-temperature synthesis of …

Electrocatalytic conversion of biomass-derived furan compounds: mechanisms, catalysts and perspectives

P Zhu, M Shi, Z Shen, X Liao, Y Chen - Chemical Science, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Renewable biomass, with its abundant resources, provides a viable solution to address the
energy crisis and mitigate environmental pollution. Furan compounds, including 5 …

Steering Selectivity in Electrocatalytic Furfural Reduction via Electrode–Electrolyte Interface Modification

K Ji, Y Liu, Y Wang, K Kong, J Li, X Liu… - Journal of the American …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Electrocatalytic reduction of biomass-derived furfural (FF) represents a sustainable route to
produce furfuryl alcohol (FA) and 2-methylfuran (MF) as a value-added chemical and a …

Insight into the mechanism of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural electroreduction to 2, 5-bis (hydroxymethyl) furan over Cu anchored N-doped carbon nanosheets

H Wu, X Chen, H Xu, R Yang, X Wang, J Chen, Z **e… - Nano Research, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Design of non-noble metal electrocatalysts for biomass conversion to high-value
chemicals and understanding the related catalytic mechanisms are of profound significance …

Selective CO2 Reduction Electrocatalysis Using AgCu Nanoalloys Prepared by a “Host–Guest” Method

M Śliwa, H Zhang, J Gao, BO Stephens, AJ Patera… - Nano …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Multimetallic nanoalloy catalysts have attracted considerable interest for enhancing the
efficiency and selectivity of many electrochemically driven chemical processes. However …

The Impact of Electron Donating and Withdrawing Groups on Electrochemical Hydrogenolysis and Hydrogenation of Carbonyl Compounds

JB Eisenberg, K Lee, X Yuan… - Journal of the …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The hydrogenolysis or hydrodeoxygenation of a carbonyl group, where the C═ O group is
converted to a CH2 group, is of significant interest in a variety of fields. A challenge in …

Electrosynthesis of ethylene glycol from biomass glycerol

H Chi, Z Liang, S Kuang, Y **, M Li, T Yan… - Nature …, 2025 - nature.com
Ethylene glycol, a widely used chemical, has a large global capacity exceeding 40 million
tons per year. Nevertheless, its production is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, resulting in …

Surfactant Directionally Assembled at the Electrode‐Electrolyte Interface for Facilitating Electrocatalytic Aldehyde Hydrogenation

W Zhang, W Ge, Y Qi, X Sheng, H Jiang… - Angewandte …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Electrocatalytic hydrogenation of unsaturated aldehydes to unsaturated alcohols is a
promising alternative to conventional thermal processes. Both the catalyst and electrolyte …

Unraveling Two Pathways for Electrocatalytic Acetonitrile Reduction

Q Zhang, Z Ke, D He, C Huang, H Dai, C Tang… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Electrocatalytic hydrogenation (ECH) of organics offers a promising route for producing
value-added chemicals. However, a deeper understanding of the reaction mechanism limits …