A heterostructured electrocatalyst for the electrochemical valorization of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural coupled with the hydrogen evolution reaction
Loknath Thapa, Asim Bhaumik, Swastik Mondal, C. Retna Raj
Abstract
A Ni and Mo-based ternary heterostructure efficiently catalyses the valorization of HMF with 100% faradaic efficiency and a high FDCA production rate. The anodic valorization is paired with the HER to enhance the energy efficiency.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrocatalystElectrochemistryFaraday efficiencyTernary operationAnodeHeterojunctionMaterials scienceHydrogen productionChemical engineering5-hydroxymethylfurfuralChemistryHydrogenCatalysisInorganic chemistryPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryElectrodeOptoelectronicsComputer scienceProgramming languageEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCatalysis for Biomass ConversionAdvanced battery technologies research