Stability of the ketyl radical as a descriptor in the electrochemical coupling of benzaldehyde
Jacob Anibal, Arnav S. Malkani, Bingjun Xu
Abstract
Electroreductive coupling is an emerging pathway for the renewable upgrading of biomass derived oxygenates. This work investigates electrochemical benzaldehyde reduction on Au, Cu, Pt and Pd using reactivity testing and <italic>in situ</italic> spectroscopy.
Topics & Concepts
BenzaldehydeKetylOxygenateReactivity (psychology)ElectrochemistryCoupling (piping)ChemistryCatalysisPhotochemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryBenzophenoneElectrodePhysical chemistryMetallurgyMedicineAlternative medicinePathologyCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction