Harnessing solar energy for electrocatalytic biorefinery using lignin-derived photothermal materials
Xinpeng Zhao, Lei Shi, Bing Tian, Shujun Li, Shouxin Liu, Shouxin Liu, Jian Li, Song Liu, Song Liu, Tony D. James, Zhijun Chen
Abstract
Photothermal materials were prepared using lignin, the as-generated electricity could then be used for the electrocatalytic conversion of 5-hydromethyl-2-furaldehyde to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid using a thermoelectric generator.
Topics & Concepts
BiorefineryPhotothermal therapyLigninMaterials scienceGenerator (circuit theory)Solar energyRenewable energyNanotechnologyPulp and paper industryChemical engineeringBiofuelChemistryWaste managementOrganic chemistryEngineeringElectrical engineeringPower (physics)Quantum mechanicsPhysicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionLignin and Wood Chemistry