Insight into the Interaction of Furfural with Metallic Surfaces in the Electrochemical Hydrogenation Process |
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| Authors: | Thorben Lenk Sahar Rabet Miriam Sprick Dr Gabriele Raabe Prof Dr Uwe Schröder |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry, TU Braunschweig, Hagenring 30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany;2. Cluster of Excellence SE2A-Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Aviation, TU Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany;3. Cluster of Excellence SE2A-Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Aviation, TU Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
Institute of Thermodynamics, TU Braunschweig, Hans-Sommer-Straße 5, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany |
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| Abstract: | Electrocatalytic hydrogenation of furfural on metal surfaces has become an important research subject due to the potential of the reaction product 2-methylfuran as a renewable energy resource. Identifying effective determinants in this reaction process requires a thorough investigation of the complex electrode-electrolyte interactions, which considers a variety of the influential components. In this work, in operando electrochemical Raman Spectroscopy and Molecular Dynamics simulations were utilized to investigate different characteristics of the interface layer in the electrocatalytic hydrogenation of furfural. Hereby, the influence of applied potentials, electrode material, and electrolyte composition were investigated in detail. The studied parameters give an insight into furfural's binding situation, molecular orientation, and reaction mechanism. |
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| Keywords: | Electrochemical Synthesis Electrofuel Furfural Molecular Dynamics Raman Spectroscopy |
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