Glycerol electrocatalytic reduction using an activated carbon composite electrode: Understanding the reaction mechanisms and an optimization study

• Main Authors: Rahim, Siti Aqilah Nadhirah Md., Lee, Ching Shya, Aroua, Mohamed Kheireddine, Wan Daud, Wan Mohd Ashri, Abnisa, Faisal, Cognet, Patrick, Peres, Yolande
• Format: Article
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2022
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/33339/

The conversion of biomass-derived glycerol into valuable products is an alternative strategy for alleviating energy scarcity and environmental issues. The authors recently uncovered an activated carbon composite electrode with an Amberlyst-15 mediator able to generate 1,2-propanediol, diethylene gly...