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Leng BL, Lin X, Chen JS, Li XH. Electrocatalytic water-to-oxygenates conversion: redox-mediated versus direct oxygen transfer. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:7523-7534. [PMID: 38957004 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01960a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Electrocatalytic oxygenation of hydrocarbons with high selectivity has attracted much attention for its advantages in the sustainable and controllable production of oxygenated compounds with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Especially when utilizing water as an oxygen source, by constructing a water-to-oxygenates conversion system at the anode, the environment and/or energy costs of producing oxygenated compounds and hydrogen energy can be significantly reduced. There is a broad consensus that the generation and transformation of oxygen species are among the decisive factors determining the overall efficiency of oxygenation reactions. Thus, it is necessary to elucidate the oxygen transfer process to suggest more efficient strategies for electrocatalytic oxygenation. Herein, we introduce oxygen transfer routes through redox-mediated pathways or direct oxygen transfer methods. Especially for the scarcely investigated direct oxygen transfer at the anode, we aim to detail the strategies of catalyst design targeting the efficient oxygen transfer process including activation of organic substrate, generation/adsorption of oxygen species, and transformation of oxygen species for oxygenated compounds. Based on these examples, the significance of balancing the generation and transformation of oxygen species, tuning the states of organic substrates and intermediates, and accelerating electron transfer for organic activation for direct oxygen transfer has been elucidated. Moreover, greener organic synthesis routes through heteroatom transfer and molecular fragment transfer are anticipated beyond oxygen transfer.
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- Bing-Liang Leng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China.
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Doan VTC, Dao TM, Huynh TA, Nguyen TT, Tran PH. A simple and efficient synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from carbohydrates using acidic ionic liquid grafted on silica gel. RSC Adv 2024; 14:17480-17490. [PMID: 38818357 PMCID: PMC11137499 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02487g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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The catalytic application of 3-(4-sulfobutyl)-1H-imidazole-3-ium chloride immobilized on activated silica gel (SiO2-Imi-SO3H) for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural is described here for the first time. This material was synthesized using a three-step method involving the grafting of chloropropyl groups onto activated silica gel, the substitution of zwitterions, and the acidification of zwitterions to form silica-supported ionic liquid. The successful immobilization of the IL on silica gel was confirmed through energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and elemental mapping. SiO2-Imi-SO3H-2 demonstrated good catalytic activity and recycling ability in fructose dehydration to 5-HMF. Several conditions for reaction were investigated, and an excellent 5-HMF yield (94.1%) was obtained after 4 h at 160 °C in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) from fructose. Furthermore, a mechanism was proposed, the catalyst's reusability was investigated, and the catalyst was applied for the conversion of glucose to 5-HMF with other metal salts.
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- Vinh Thanh Chau Doan
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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Carli S, Marchini E, Catani M, Orlandi M, Bazzanella N, Barboni D, Boaretto R, Cavazzini A, Caramori S. Electrocatalytic Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) for Electrochemical Conversion of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:10115-10128. [PMID: 38703121 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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This study investigates the utilization of the conductive polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) as a catalytic material for the 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO)-mediated oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA). PEDOT films doped with different counterions were electrodeposited on graphite foil. In particular, the mobile anion perchlorate and the polymeric ionomers polystyrenesulfonate, Nafion, and Aquivion were used. The electrocatalytic properties of PEDOT films were evaluated toward the TEMPO redox mediator in the absence and the presence of HMF as a substrate for oxidation reactions. The electrocatalytic HMF oxidation was confirmed to occur at PEDOT electrodes, and it was also found that the chemical nature of PEDOT counterions controls the electrocatalytic conversion of HMF by modulating the kinetics of the electrochemical generation of the oxoammonium cation TEMPO(+). Potentiostatic electrolysis experiments showed that both the reference graphite electrode and PEDOT substrates were able to convert HMF to FDCA with an 80% faradaic efficiency (FE) and a >90% yield (FDCA), but, compared to graphite, the complete conversion of HMF to FDCA required a ca. 30% shorter time when using PEDOT electrodes doped with perchlorate or Aquivion, thanks to their ability to sustain a higher current density in the initial phase of the electrolysis. In addition, while all PEDOT films were chemically stable under the electrochemical conditions herein described, only PEDOT films doped with Aquivion were also mechanically robust and stable against delamination. Thus, the new PEDOT/Aquivion composite may represent the best choice for the implementation of PEDOT-based electrodes in TEMPO-mediated electrocatalytic applications.
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- Stefano Carli
- Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agrarian Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agrarian Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Physics, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 14, 38123 Trento, Italy
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- Department of Physics, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 14, 38123 Trento, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agrarian Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agrarian Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agrarian Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics─CREA, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agrarian Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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Bühler J, Muntwyler A, Roithmeyer H, Adams P, Besmer ML, Blacque O, Tilley SD. Immobilised Ruthenium Complexes for the Electrooxidation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202304181. [PMID: 38285807 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202304181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Abundantly available biomass-based platform chemicals, including 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), are essential stepping stones in steering the chemical industry away from fossil fuels. The efficient catalytic oxidation of HMF to its diacid derivative, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), is a promising research area with potential applications in the polymer industry. Currently, the most encouraging approaches are based on solid-state catalysts and are often conducted in basic aqueous media, conditions where HMF oxidation competes with its decomposition. Efficient molecular catalysts are practically unknown for this reaction. In this study, we report on the synthesis and electrocatalysis of surface-bound molecular ruthenium complexes for the transformation of HMF to FDCA under acidic conditions. Catalyst immobilisation on mesoporous indium tin oxide electrodes is achieved through the incorporation of phosphonic acid anchoring groups. Screening experiments with HMF and further reaction intermediates revealed the catalytic route and bottlenecks in the catalytic synthesis of FDCA. Utilising these immobilised electrocatalysts, FDCA yields of up to 85 % and faradaic efficiencies of 91 % were achieved, without any indication of substrate decomposition. Surface analysis by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) post-electrocatalysis unveiled the desorption of the catalyst from the electrode surface as a limiting factor in terms of catalytic performance.
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- Jan Bühler
- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland
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Wu Q, Xu Y, Li C, Zhu W, Wang H, Wang X, Qin A, Qin H, Wang L. Selective electrooxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural at low working potentials promoted by 3D hierarchical Cu(OH) 2@Ni 3Co 1-layered double hydroxide architecture with oxygen vacancies. RSC Adv 2024; 14:10104-10112. [PMID: 38533104 PMCID: PMC10964433 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00769g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Selective electrooxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is of great significance in the manufacture of fine chemicals, liquid fuels, pharmaceuticals, plastics, etc., but still suffers from the high potential input, resulting in high electricity consumption. Developing active, low-cost and stable electrocatalysts is crucial for this electrochemical reaction at low working potentials. Herein, a three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical Cu(OH)2@Ni3Co1-layered double hydroxide architecture with abundant oxygen vacancies (Vo) was synthesized by facile electrodeposition of Ni3Co1-LDH nanosheets on copper foam (CF) supported-Cu(OH)2 nanorods (CF/Cu(OH)2@Ni3Co1-LDH) for the selective electrooxidation of HMF to FDCA. The 3D hierarchical architecture of the Cu(OH)2 nanorod core loaded with Ni3Co1-LDH nanosheet shell facilitates the rapid transfer of charges and exposes more active sites. The synergistic effect of the core-shell nanoarray structure, atomic level dispersion of Ni and Co on LDH laminates, and rich Vo gives 98.12% conversion of HMF, 98.64% yield and 91.71% selectivity for FDCA at a low working potential of 1.0 V vs. RHE. In addition, CF/Cu(OH)2@Ni3Co1-LDH exhibits superior stability by maintaining 93.26% conversion of HMF, 93.65% yield and 91.57% selectivity of FDCA after eight successive cycles, showing the immense potential of utilizing electrochemical conversion for biomass.
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- Qian Wu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metal & Materials, Ministry of Education, Guilin University of Technology Guilin 541004 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metal & Materials, Ministry of Education, Guilin University of Technology Guilin 541004 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology Guilin 541004 China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Technology, Guangxi Normal University Guilin 541004 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metal & Materials, Ministry of Education, Guilin University of Technology Guilin 541004 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology Guilin 541004 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metal & Materials, Ministry of Education, Guilin University of Technology Guilin 541004 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology Guilin 541004 China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Technology, Guangxi Normal University Guilin 541004 China
- College of Physics and Technology, Guangxi Normal University Guilin 541004 China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metal & Materials, Ministry of Education, Guilin University of Technology Guilin 541004 China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Superhard Material, National Engineering Research Center for Special Mineral Material, Guangxi Technology Innovation Center for Special Mineral Material, China Nonferrous Metal (Guilin) Geology and Mining Co., Ltd. Guilin 541004 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metal & Materials, Ministry of Education, Guilin University of Technology Guilin 541004 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology Guilin 541004 China
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Meng Y, Li J, Liu H, Wu H, Li H. Visible-light-mediated metal-free regioselective oxidative C-C bond cleavage of lignin dimers to aromatic acids. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:1642-1645. [PMID: 38235970 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05958h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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The upgrading of lignin is a sustainable and promising pathway for fossil-based aromatic compounds but always faces low selectivity. Herein, a metal-free photocatalyst, 2,4,6-triphenylpyrylium tetrafluoroborate (TPP), was illustrated to remarkably facilitate the regioselective oxidative Cα-Cβ bond cleavage of β-1 and β-O-4 lignin alcohol/ketone models into aromatic acids (92-99% yields) under visible-light irradiation at room temperature without any additive/co-catalyst, which was enabled by the synergistic effect of Cβ-H⋯C(TPP) interaction and·˙O2-/1O2 species. The synergy of the catalyst-substrate interaction and active species offers a reference for the enhancive and selective transformation of polymeric biomass and complex molecules.
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- Ye Meng
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, College of Pharmacy & Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, College of Pharmacy & Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, College of Pharmacy & Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, College of Pharmacy & Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, College of Pharmacy & Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China.
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Zhao Y, Sun Y, Li H, Zeng S, Li R, Yao Q, Chen H, Zheng Y, Qu K. Highly enhanced hydrazine oxidation on bifunctional Ni tailored by alloying for energy-efficient hydrogen production. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:1848-1856. [PMID: 37683412 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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The low-potential hydrazine oxidation reaction (HzOR) can replace the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and thus assemble with the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), consequently achieving energy-saving hydrogen (H2) production. Notably, developing sophisticated bifunctional electrocatalysts for HER and HzOR is a prerequisite for efficient H2 production. Alloying noble metals with eligible non-precious ones can increase affordability, catalytic activity, and stability, alongside rendering bifunctionality. Herein, RuNi alloy deposited onto carbon (RuNi/C) was directly prepared by a simple and highly practical co-reduction method, showing excellent performance for HER and HzOR. Interestingly, to achieve 10 mA cm-2, RuNi/C only required an ultralow potential of 24 mV for HER, on par with commercial 20 wt% platinum in carbon (Pt/C), and -65 mV for HzOR, surpassing most reported counterparts. Moreover, the two-electrode electrolyzer only required small operation voltages of 57.8 and 327 mV to drive 10 and 100 mA cm-2, respectively. Driven by a homemade hydrazine (N2H4) fuel cell and solar panel, appreciable H2 yields of 1.027 and 1.406 mmol h-1 were achieved, respectively, exhibiting the energy-saving advantages alongside robust practicability. Moreover, theoretical calculations revealed that alloying with Ru endows bifunctional Ni sites not only with a lower H2O dissociation barrier but also with more favorable H* adsorption alongside the reduced energy barrier between HzOR intermediates.
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- Yujun Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China.
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Cascelli N, Gotor-Fernández V, Lavandera I, Sannia G, Lettera V. Spectrophotometric Assay for the Detection of 2,5-Diformylfuran and Its Validation through Laccase-Mediated Oxidation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16861. [PMID: 38069183 PMCID: PMC10706692 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Modern biocatalysis requires fast, sensitive, and efficient high-throughput screening methods to screen enzyme libraries in order to seek out novel biocatalysts or enhanced variants for the production of chemicals. For instance, the synthesis of bio-based furan compounds like 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) via aerobic oxidation is a crucial process in industrial chemistry. Laccases, known for their mild operating conditions, independence from cofactors, and versatility with various substrates, thanks to the use of chemical mediators, are appealing candidates for catalyzing HMF oxidation. Herein, Schiff-based polymers based on the coupling of DFF and 1,4-phenylenediamine (PPD) have been used in the set-up of a novel colorimetric assay for detecting the presence of DFF in different reaction mixtures. This method may be employed for the fast screening of enzymes (Z' values ranging from 0.68 to 0.72). The sensitivity of the method has been proved, and detection (8.4 μM) and quantification (25.5 μM) limits have been calculated. Notably, the assay displayed selectivity for DFF and enabled the measurement of kinetics in DFF production from HMF using three distinct laccase-mediator systems.
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- Nicoletta Cascelli
- Biopox srl, Viale Maria Bakunin 12, 80125 Napoli, Italy; (N.C.); (G.S.)
- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, 33006 Oviedo, Spain; (V.G.-F.); (I.L.)
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- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, 33006 Oviedo, Spain; (V.G.-F.); (I.L.)
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- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, 33006 Oviedo, Spain; (V.G.-F.); (I.L.)
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- Biopox srl, Viale Maria Bakunin 12, 80125 Napoli, Italy; (N.C.); (G.S.)
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- Biopox srl, Viale Maria Bakunin 12, 80125 Napoli, Italy; (N.C.); (G.S.)
- Dipartimento di Chimica e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università della Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 12/D, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
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Cao YD, Mu WX, Gong M, Fan LL, Han J, Liu H, Qi B, Gao GG. Enhanced catalysis of a vanadium-substituted Keggin-type polyoxomolybdate supported on the M 3O 4/C (M = Fe or Co) surface enables efficient and recyclable oxidation of HMF to DFF. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:16303-16314. [PMID: 37855372 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02935b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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In the reaction of oxidizing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), attaining high efficiency and selectivity in the conversion of HMF into DFF presents a challenge due to the possibility of forming multiple products. Polyoxometalates are considered highly active catalysts for HMF oxidation. However, the over-oxidation of products poses a challenge, leading to decreased purity and yield. In this work, metal-organic framework-derived Fe3O4/C and Co3O4/C were designed as carriers for the vanadium-substituted Keggin-type polyoxomolybdate H5PMo10V2O40·35H2O (PMo10V2). In this complex system, spinel oxides can effectively adsorb HMF molecules and cooperate with PMo10V2 to catalyze the aerobic oxidation of HMF. As a result, the as-prepared PMo10V2@Fe3O4/C and PMo10V2@Co3O4/C catalysts can achieve efficient conversion of HMF into DFF with almost 100% selectivity. Among them, PMo10V2@Fe3O4/C exhibits a higher conversion rate (99.1%) under milder reaction conditions (oxygen pressure of 0.8 MPa). Both catalysts exhibited exceptional stability and retained their activity and selectivity even after undergoing multiple cycles. Studies on mechanisms by in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the V5+ and Mo6+ in PMo10V2, together with the metal ions in the spinel oxides, act as active centers for the catalytic conversion of HMF. Therefore, it is proposed that PMo10V2 and M3O4/C (M = Fe, Co) cooperatively catalyze the transformation of HMF into DFF via a proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. This study offers an innovative approach for designing highly selective and recyclable biomass oxidation catalysts.
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- Yun-Dong Cao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China.
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Van HT, Hoang VH, Luu TC, Vi TL, Nga LTQ, Marcaida GSIJ, Pham TT. Enhancing acid orange II degradation in ozonation processes with CaFe 2O 4 nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst. RSC Adv 2023; 13:28753-28766. [PMID: 37790093 PMCID: PMC10543647 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04553f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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This study used CaFe2O4 nanoparticles as a catalyst for ozonation processes to degrade Acid Orange II (AOII) in aqueous solution. The study compared heterogeneous catalytic ozonation (CaFe2O4/O3) with ozone treatment alone (O3) at different pH values (3-11), catalyst dosages (0.25-2.0 g L-1), and initial AOII concentrations (100-500 mg L-1). The O3 alone and CaFe2O4/O3 systems nearly completely removed AOII's color. In the first 5 min, O3 alone had a color removal efficiency of 75.66%, rising to 92% in 10 min, whereas the CaFe2O4/O3 system had 81.49%, 94%, and 98% after 5, 10, and 20 min, respectively. The O3 and CaFe2O4/O3 systems degrade TOC most efficiently at pH 9 and better with 1.0 g per L CaFe2O4. TOC removal effectiveness reduced from 85% to 62% when the initial AOII concentration increased from 100 to 500 mg L-1. The study of degradation kinetics reveals a pseudo-first-order reaction mechanism significantly as the solution pH increased from 3 to 9. Compared to the O3 alone system, the CaFe2O4/O3 system has higher k values. At pH 9, the k value for the CaFe2O4/O3 system is 1.83 times higher than that of the O3 alone system. Moreover, increasing AOII concentration from 100 mg L-1 to 500 mg L-1 subsequently caused a decline in the k values. The experimental data match pseudo-first-order kinetics, as shown by R2 values of 0.95-0.99. AOII degradation involves absorption, ozone activation, and reactive species production based on the existence of CaO and FeO in the CaFe2O4 nanocatalyst. This catalyst can be effectively recycled multiple times.
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- Huu Tap Van
- Center for Advanced Technology Development, Thai Nguyen University Tan Thinh Ward Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, TNU - University of Sciences Tan Thinh Ward Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
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- Thai Nguyen University Tan Thinh Ward Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, TNU - Lao Cai Campus Lao Cai City Vietnam
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, TNU - Lao Cai Campus Lao Cai City Vietnam
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- Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, TNU - University of Sciences Tan Thinh Ward Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Sub-Specialties, Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy (TNUMP) No. 284, Luong Ngoc Quyen Street Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
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- Department of Environmental Science and Management, Advanced Education Program, TNU - University Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF) Quyet Thang Ward Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
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- Laboratory of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Science and Technology Advanced Institute, Van Lang University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Applied Technology, School of Technology, Van Lang University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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Yang W, Liu X, O’Dell LA, Liu X, Wang L, Zhang W, Shan B, Jiang Y, Chen R, Huang J. Atomic Layer Deposition of the Geometry Separated Lewis and Brønsted Acid Sites for Cascade Glucose Conversion. JACS AU 2023; 3:2586-2596. [PMID: 37772179 PMCID: PMC10523362 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Solid acid catalysts with bi-acidity are promising as workhouse catalysts in biorefining to produce high-quality chemicals and fuels. Herein, we report a new strategy to develop bi-acidic cascade catalysts by separating both acid sites in geometry via the atomic layer deposition (ALD) of Lewis acidic alumina on Brønsted acidic supports. Visualized by transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy mapping, the ALD-deposited alumina forms a conformal alumina domain with a thickness of around 3 nm on the outermost surface of mesoporous silica-alumina. Solid state nuclear magnetic resonance investigation shows that the dominant Lewis acid sites distribute on the outermost surface, whereas intrinsic Brønsted acid sites locate inside the nanopores within the silica-rich substrate. In comparison to other bi-acidic solid catalyst counterparts, the special geometric distance of Lewis and Brønsted acid sites minimized the synergetic effect, leading to a cascade reaction environment. For cascade glucose conversion, the designed ALD catalyst showed a highly enhanced catalytic performance.
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- Wenjie Yang
- Laboratory
for Catalysis Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,
Sydney Nano Institute, The University of
Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Department
of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2019, Australia
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- State
Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment and Technology,
School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, PR China
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- Institute
for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia
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- Laboratory
for Catalysis Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,
Sydney Nano Institute, The University of
Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Laboratory
for Catalysis Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,
Sydney Nano Institute, The University of
Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Department
of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2019, Australia
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- State
Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die and Mould Technology,
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, PR China
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- Department
of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2019, Australia
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- State
Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment and Technology,
School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, PR China
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- Laboratory
for Catalysis Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,
Sydney Nano Institute, The University of
Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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Gidi L, Amalraj J, Tenreiro C, Ramírez G. Recent progress, trends, and new challenges in the electrochemical production of green hydrogen coupled to selective electrooxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). RSC Adv 2023; 13:28307-28336. [PMID: 37753399 PMCID: PMC10519153 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05623f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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The production of clean electrical energy and the correct use of waste materials are two topics that currently concern humanity. In order to face both problems, extensive work has been done on the electrolytic production of green H2 coupled with the electrooxidative upgrading of biomass platform molecules. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is obtained from forest waste biomass and can be selectively oxidized to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) by electrochemical pathways. FDCA is an attractive precursor to polyethylene furanoate (PEF), with the potential to replace petroleum-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET). An integrated electrochemical system can simultaneously produce H2 and FDCA at a lower energy cost than that required for electrolytic water splitting. Here, the benefits of the electrochemical production of H2 and FDCA over other production methods are presented, as well as the innovative applications of each reaction product and the advantages of carrying out both reactions in a coupled system. The recently reported progress is disclosed, through an exploration of electrocatalyst materials used in simultaneous production, including the use of nickel foams (NF) as modification substrates, noble and non-noble metals, metal non-oxides, metal oxides, spinel oxides and the introduction of oxygen vacancies. Based on the latest trends, the next challenges associated with its large-scale production are proposed for its implementation in the industrial world. This work can offer a guideline for the detailed understanding of the electrooxidation of HMF towards FDCA with the production of H2, as well as the design of advanced electrocatalysts for the sustainable use of renewable resources.
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- Leyla Gidi
- Laboratory of Material Science, Chemistry Institute of Natural Resources, Universidad de Talca P.O. Box 747 Talca 3460000 Chile
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- Laboratory of Material Science, Chemistry Institute of Natural Resources, Universidad de Talca P.O. Box 747 Talca 3460000 Chile
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- Industrial Technologies Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Talca Curicó 3340000 Chile
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860 Santiago 7820436 Chile
- Millenium Institute on Green Ammonia as Energy Vector (MIGA) Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul Santiago 7820436 Chile
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Cavuoto D, Gervasini A, Zaccheria F, Scotti N, Marelli M, Bisio C, Begni F, Ravasio N. Synthesis of green solvents from bio-based lactones using heterogeneous copper catalysts. Catal Today 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2023.114104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Wang J, Shirvani H, Zhao H, Kibria MG, Hu J. Lignocellulosic biomass valorization via bio-photo/electro hybrid catalytic systems. Biotechnol Adv 2023; 66:108157. [PMID: 37084800 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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Lignocellulosic biomass valorization is regarded as a promising approach to alleviate energy crisis and achieve carbon neutrality. Bioactive enzymes have attracted great attention and been commonly applied for biomass valorization owing to their high selectivity and catalytic efficiency under environmentally benign reaction conditions. Same as biocatalysis, photo-/electro-catalysis also happens at mild conditions (i.e., near ambient temperature and pressure). Therefore, the combination of these different catalytic approaches to benefit from their resulting synergy is appealing. In such hybrid systems, harness of renewable energy from the photo-/electro-catalytic compartment can be combined with the unique selectivity of biocatalysts, therefore providing a more sustainable and greener approach to obtain fuels and value-added chemicals from biomass. In this review, we firstly introduce the pros/cons, classifications, and the applications of photo-/electro-enzyme coupled systems. Then we focus on the fundamentals and comprehensive applications of the most representative biomass-active enzymes including lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs), glucose oxidase (GOD)/dehydrogenase (GDH) and lignin peroxidase (LiP), together with other biomass-active enzymes in the photo-/electro- enzyme coupled systems. Finally, we propose current deficiencies and future perspectives of biomass-active enzymes to be applied in the hybrid catalytic systems for global biomass valorization.
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- Jiu Wang
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Wu H, Li H, Su Y, Yang S. Editorial: Sustainable catalytic production of bio-based heteroatom-containing compounds Volume III. Front Chem 2023; 11:1210932. [PMID: 37201131 PMCID: PMC10185873 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1210932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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- Hongguo Wu
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
- *Correspondence: Hu Li, ; Song Yang,
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- School of Chemistry, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Sustainable Energy Materials Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
- *Correspondence: Hu Li, ; Song Yang,
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Sun W, Zhang M, Li J, Peng C. Solar-Driven Catalytic Urea Oxidation for Environmental Remediation and Energy Recovery. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202201263. [PMID: 35972075 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202201263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The water-energy nexus is highly related to sustainable societal development. As one of the most abundant biowastes discharged into the environment, mild abatements and green conversions of urea wastewater have been widely investigated. Due to abundant sources, global distribution, and easy control, light-based catalytic strategies have become alternative on-site treatment approaches. After comprehensively surveying the recent progress, recent achievements of urea oxidation under light irradiation are reviewed herein. Several typical light-promoted systems employed in urea conversion, including photocatalysis, photo-electrocatalysis, photo-biocatalysis, and photocatalytic fuel cells, are meticulously introduced and discussed, from catalyst designs and medium conditions to established mechanisms. To realize the goal of sustainability, the chemical energy in urea-rich water could be utilized for the value-added production of hydrogen fuel and electricity. Finally, based on current developments, existing challenges are enumerated and developmental prospects in the future of light-driven urea conversion technologies are proposed.
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- Wenbo Sun
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, P. R. China
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Centre of Industrial Wastewater Detoxication and Resource Recovery, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- School of Sensing Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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Qu D, He S, Chen L, Ye Y, Ge Q, Cong H, Jiang N, Ha Y. Paired electrocatalysis in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural valorization. Front Chem 2022; 10:1055865. [PMID: 36339046 PMCID: PMC9634479 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1055865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has aroused considerable interest over the past years as an important biomass-derived platform molecule, yielding various value-added products. The conventional HMF conversion requires noble metal catalysts and harsh operating conditions. On the other hand, the electrocatalytic conversion of HMF has been considered as an environmentally benign alternative. However, its practical application is limited by low overall energy efficiency and incomplete conversion. Paired electrolysis and highly efficient electrocatalysts are two viable strategies to address these limitations. Herein, an overview of coupled electrocatalytic HMF hydrogenation or hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) with HMF oxidation as well as the associated electrocatalysts are reviewed and discussed. In this mini-review, a brief introduction of electrocatalytic HMF upgrading is given, followed by the recent advances and challenges of paired electrolysis with an emphasis on the integration HMF electrohydrogenation with HMF electrooxidation. Finally, a perspective for a future sustainable biomass upgrading community based on electrocatalysis is proposed.
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- Dalong Qu
- Country Enterprise Technology Center of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- Country Enterprise Technology Center of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Country Enterprise Technology Center of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Country Enterprise Technology Center of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Country Enterprise Technology Center of Guizhou Province, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, United States
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Chai X, Jiang K, Wang J, Ren Z, Liu X, Chen L, Zhuang X, Wang T. Efficient Catalytic Conversion of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid over Ruthenium Cluster-Embedded Ni(OH) 2 Catalyst. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202200863. [PMID: 35716074 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202200863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) can be oxidized to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) for the production of biorenewable plastics to replace fossil resourced polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Development of a highly efficient electrocatalyst using renewable electricity as energy input is highly desired. In this work, Ru cluster-embedded Ni(OH)2 nanosheets [Ru/Ni(OH)2 ] were synthesized and exploited as electrochemical catalysts for the conversion of HMF to FDCA. Ru/Ni(OH)2 exhibited significantly improved current density (40 mA cm-2 at 1.41 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode) of over 7.7 times in comparison with Ni(OH)2 , and nearly 100 % conversion degree for HMF and 98.5 % selectivity towards FDCA were obtained. Operando Raman experiments revealed the catalysis was facilitated by the interconversion between Ni3+ and Ni2+ . Density functional theory calculations further revealed the effect of Ru clusters of Ni(OH)2 , thereby promoting HMF adsorption capacity on Ni sites to boost HMF oxidation activity. This work provides a novel strategy using Ru clusters to modify earth abundant Ni based catalyst for HMF oxidation to obtain high-value biomass-derived products.
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- Xinyu Chai
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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Yao Y, Chen S, Zhang M. Sustainable Approaches to Selective Conversion of Cellulose Into 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Promoted by Heterogeneous Acid Catalysts: A Review. Front Chem 2022; 10:880603. [PMID: 35620654 PMCID: PMC9127155 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.880603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) as a triply catalytic product is a value-added refining chemical in industry production. 5-HMF as biomass feedstock enables to be transformed into other high-value industrial compounds, such as 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (HMFCA), 5-formyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (FFCA), 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF), 2,5-bis(aminomethyl)furan (BAMF), and 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF). Hence, catalytic conversion of biomass into 5-HMF has been given much more attention by chemists. In this review, some latest studies about the conversion of cellulose to 5-HMF have been introduced systematically. Solid acids such as heterogeneous catalysts have been widely applied in the conversion of cellulose into 5-HMF. Therefore, some novel solid acids with Brønsted and/or Lewis acidic sites, such as sulfonated solid acids, carbon-based acids, and zeolite particles employed for biomass conversions are listed.
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Huang J, Jian Y, Zhu P, Abdelaziz O, Li H. Research Progress on the Photo-Driven Catalytic Production of Biodiesel. Front Chem 2022; 10:904251. [PMID: 35548672 PMCID: PMC9081561 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.904251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Biodiesel considered a green, environmentally friendly, and renewable energy source is one of the most promising candidates to replace fossil fuels to supply energy for the world. The conventional thermocatalytic methods have been extensively explored for producing biodiesel, while inevitably encountering some drawbacks, such as harsh operating conditions and high energy consumption. The catalytic production of biodiesel under mild conditions is a research hotspot but with difficulty. Photocatalysis has recently been highlighted as an eco-friendly and energy-saving approach for biodiesel production. This mini-review summarizes typical photocatalysts for biodiesel production and discusses in detail the catalytic mechanism and strategies of the photo-driven (trans)esterification to produce biodiesel. The current challenges and future opportunities of photo-driven catalysis to prepare biodiesel are also outlined, in steps towards guiding the design of advanced photocatalysts for biodiesel production.
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- Jinshu Huang
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Centre for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet, Denmark
- *Correspondence: Ping Zhu, ; Omar Abdelaziz, ; Hu Li,
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- *Correspondence: Ping Zhu, ; Omar Abdelaziz, ; Hu Li,
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, State-Local Joint Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization of Biomass, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- *Correspondence: Ping Zhu, ; Omar Abdelaziz, ; Hu Li,
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Meng Y, Jian Y, Chen D, Huang J, Zhang H, Li H. Reductive Upgrading of Biomass-Based Levulinic Acid to γ-Valerolactone Over Ru-Based Single-Atom Catalysts. Front Chem 2022; 10:895198. [PMID: 35433635 PMCID: PMC9010461 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.895198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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With the great adjustment of world industrialization and the continuous improvement of energy consumption requirements, the selective conversion of biomass-based platform molecules to high-value chemicals and biofuels has become one of the most important topics of current research. Catalysis is an essential approach to achieve energy-chemical conversion through the “bond breaking-bond formation” principle, which opens a broad world for the energy sector. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are a new frontier in the field of catalysis in recent years, and exciting achievements have been made in biomass energy chemistry. This mini-review focuses on catalytic conversion of biomass-based levulinic acid (LA) to γ-valerolactone (GVL) over SACs. The current challenges and future development directions of SACs-mediated catalytic upgrading of biomass-based LA to produce value-added GVL, and the preparation and characterization of SACs are analyzed and summarized, aiming to provide theoretical guidance for further development of this emerging field.
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- *Correspondence: Heng Zhang, ; Hu Li,
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