Optimizing semi-hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons by electrolyte engineering approach.

ABSTRACT: Electrochemical hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons, when powered by renewables, represents a unique opportunity to substitute current energy-intensive synthetic routes. Modulation of adsorption energies of the organic substrate and key intermediates of the reaction is critical for fine tuning of the yield, selectivity and kinetics of the reaction. Interestingly, mounting evidence exists regarding the role of electrolyte composition in the outcome of semi-hydrogenation reactions. Nevertheless, electrolyte optimization is a complex task, owing to its hybrid nature. Indeed, it is composed of water serving as a proton source, an organic solvent necessary to dissolve the organic substrate and a conducting salt. Herein, we demonstrate that varying conducting salt and organic solvent has a

SUBMITTER: Zhang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421325 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature