Electro-conversion of biobased feeds into valuable base chemicals

Prof.dr. J.H. Bitter, Wageningen University & Research  

Projectnumber P17-08 project 5

The aim is to establish the relationships between feedstock properties, catalyst properties, and production characteristics (activity, selectivity and stability) of carbohydrate (starch) based feedstocks in a paired electrolysis cell (i.e. perform useful reaction at both the anode and cathode).

Main deliverables and timing

D5.1. Database for electrochemical conversions (M12+M36) of starch-based feedstocks using known noble-metal electrocatalysts (Pt/C, Pt/TiO2) that links type of feedstock, main product, catalyst and support material, and operating conditions to conversion and selectivity. Data from the research lines on N₂ and CO₂ conversion will be added as well to have a solid foundation for the future development of paired electrolysis.

D5.2. Mechanistic understanding of the selective oxidation/reduction of C-H, C-O, and C=O bonds in carbohydrate molecules for known and new electrocatalysts. (M36)

D5.3. Catalyst, support and promoter formulations for active, selective, and stable noble metal, non-noble metal electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic conversion of biomass (M12, M36)

D5.4. Demonstration of paired electrocatalytic conversion of biobased feedstocks into base chemicals in a flow cell at the lab-scale. (M24-M48)

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