Electrosynthesis of food packaging biopolymer precursors from furfural and CO2
An inexpensive electrosynthetic strategy to produce 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from biomass-derived furfural and CO2, enabling large-scale production of polyethylene furanoate (PEF), a greener replacement for PET ...
Photocatalytic production of chlorine dioxide using inexpensive reagents and semiconductor photocatalysts
A photocatalytic method for producing chlorine dioxide (ClO2), a non-toxic antimicrobial, from inexpensive sodium chlorate (NaClO3) under UV and visible light. Uses semiconductor-based photocatalysts to enable on-demand,...
Biomass-derived furanic ligands for selective ferric ion chelation
Innovative biomass-derived furanic ligands offer sustainable, biodegradable solutions for selective ferric ion chelation in detergents, outperforming traditional petrochemical chelants in environmental impact and efficie...
Electrocatalytic mono-hydroxylation for sustainable agrochemical production
Innovative electrocatalytic processes for mono-hydroxylating aromatic molecules offer improved yields and eco-friendly production. These methods use renewable feedstocks and precise electrochemical control to efficiently...
Electricity-driven hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids using palladium membranes
A novel electrochemical hydrogenation method for unsaturated fatty acids using a palladium membrane electrode. This approach operates under ambient conditions, enhances control over reaction conditions, and mitigates iss...
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