High-Grade Biofuel Synthesis from Paired Electrohydrogenation and Electrooxidation of Furfural Using Symmetric Ru/Reduced Graphene Oxide Electrodes
G. Bharath, Fawzi Banat
Abstract
= 97%, outperforming the ECH half-cell reaction. The mechanisms of the half-cell reaction and paired cell reaction are discussed. Exquisite control of the reaction parameters, optimized strategies, and the yield of individual products are demonstrated. These results show that the Ru/RuO nanocomposite is a potential candidate for biofuel production in industrial sectors.
Topics & Concepts
FurfuralMaterials scienceGrapheneFurfuryl alcoholAnodeOxideChemical engineeringNanocompositeElectrochemistryElectrolysisYield (engineering)BiofuelCatalysisNanotechnologyElectrodeOrganic chemistryChemistryWaste managementComposite materialMetallurgyElectrolytePhysical chemistryEngineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication