Simultaneous Electrochemical Upgrading of Biomass and CO<sub>2</sub> Utilization Using Fe/Ni‐Derived Carbon Nanotubes Derived from CO<sub>2</sub>
Abstract Fossil fuel consumption has caused petroleum shortages and increased carbon emissions; thus, utilizing renewable resources in biorefineries for biomass‐derived chemical synthesis is promising. Among them, 2,5‐furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is a key alternative to terephthalic acid (PTA) for sustainable polyester production. In this work, we demonstrate an efficient approach for the simultaneous production of FDCA while utilizing carbon dioxide (CO₂) via an electrochemical approach. Complete electrooxidation of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) at the anode yields FDCA, while CO₂ reduction at the cathode produces valuable compounds such as carbon monoxide (CO). This concurrent HMF electrooxidation and CO₂ electroreduction strategy enables high‐value chemical production at mild conditions. In addition, we developed efficient single catalysts, FeNi metals supported on CO₂‐derived multi‐walled carbon nanotubes deposited on nickel foam (FeNiCNTs/NF) as both the anode and the cathode for HMF oxidation and CO 2 reduction, respectively. Remarkably, faradaic efficiencies reached 99.60% for FDCA (FE FDCA ) at the anode and 96.25% for CO (FE CO ) at the cathode. This study highlights the effective use of synthesized non‐noble metals supported on CO₂‐derived CNTs for integrated biorefinery and CO₂ utilization.
Authors
- Warot Prasanseang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3894-152X)
- Anittha Prasertsab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6205-6160)
- Watinee Nunthakitgoson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1864-7534)
- Peeranat Chaipornchalerm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4815-4119)
- Anawat Thivasasith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4087-1735)
- Sorasak Klinyod (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9523-7040)
- Anousha Sohail
- Wanmai Srisuwanno
- Poobodin Mano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1001-9018)
- Somlak Ittisanronnachai
- Chularat Wattanakit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3419-9874)
- Supawadee Namuangruk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2087-6707)
Institutions
- National Science and Technology Development Agency (TH)
- National Nanotechnology Center (TH)
- Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Angewandte Chemie
- Published
- 2025-03-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.202501404
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.73