Alcohol oxidation as alternative anode reactions paired with (photo)electrochemical fuel production reactions
Michael T. Bender, Xin Yuan, Kyoung‐Shin Choi
Abstract
(Photo)electrochemical cells that produce fuels have often relied on water oxidation to complete the redox cycle. Here, the authors discuss alcohol oxidation as an alternative reaction and consider general mechanistic features of oxidation electrocatalysts.
Topics & Concepts
RedoxElectrochemistryAnodeAlcohol oxidationOxidation reductionChemistryAnodic oxidationAlcoholElectrodeInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemistryPhysical chemistryElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts