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In situ electrosynthesis of quinone-based redox-active molecules coupling with high-purity hydrogen production.

ABSTRACT: Clean hydrogen production via conventional water splitting involves sluggish anodic oxygen evolution, which can be replaced with more valuable electrosynthesis reactions. Here, we propose one novel strategy for coupling in situ organic electrosynthesis with high-purity hydrogen production. A benzoquinone-derivative disodium 4,5-dihydroxy-1,3-benzenedisulfonate (Tiron)-o1 and a naphthoquinone-derivative 2,6,8-trismethylaminemethylene-3,5-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (TANQ) were in situ electrosynthesized and directly used in a flow battery without any further purification treatment. Constant, simultaneous production of TANQ and hydrogen was demonstrated for 61 hours, while stable charge-discharge capacities were retained for 1000 cycles. The work provided a new avenue for achieving in situ redox-active molecule synthesis and high-purity hydrogen.

SUBMITTER: Ji H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11370267 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

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In situ electrosynthesis of quinone-based redox-active molecules coupling with high-purity hydrogen production.

Ji Hyunjoon H Zhao Ziming Z Zhang Changkun C Li Xianfeng X

Chemical science 20240702 33

Clean hydrogen production via conventional water splitting involves sluggish anodic oxygen evolution, which can be replaced with more valuable electrosynthesis reactions. Here, we propose one novel strategy for coupling in situ organic electrosynthesis with high-purity hydrogen production. A benzoquinone-derivative disodium 4,5-dihydroxy-1,3-benzenedisulfonate (Tiron)-o1 and a naphthoquinone-derivative 2,6,8-trismethylaminemethylene-3,5-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (TANQ) were i ...[more]

PMID: 39229367

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