Electrocatalytic 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) Oxidation to 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA) Coupled to Green H 2 Production: Current Challenges and Future Pathways

Producing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from electrocatalytic 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) oxidation in connection with the green hydrogen production represents a promising pathway for the synthesis of sustainable biobased chemicals and solar fuels, aligning with global efforts to reduce reliance on fossil resources. However, challenges impede industrial-scale implementation, such as inadequate catalytic performance, insufficient mechanistic understanding, and the lack of efficient reactor designs. In this Perspective, we provide a comprehensive overview of recent progress in electrocatalytic HMF oxidation, encompassing rational catalyst design, in-depth mechanistic insights, and the development of flow…

• WU
  Westlake University
• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 223B2802, 22409167
• NK
  National Key Research and Development Program of China

  Award: 2022YFA0911900