January 20, 2026Open Access
View Full PaperStabilization of 5-HMF in highly alkaline electrolytes through acetalization for the selective electrooxidation to FFCA
Key Points
- To improve the stability of 5-HMF during its electrooxidation in alkaline conditions for polymer production.
- Explored acetalization techniques to enhance stability of 5-HMF.
- Conducted electrooxidation reactions in various alkaline electrolyte conditions.
- Analyzed the formation of oxidation products for further polymer applications.
- Acetalization significantly enhanced the stability of 5-HMF in alkaline electrolytes.
- Electrooxidation of stabilized 5-HMF yielded higher selectivity to FFCA (furfuryl-2-carboxylic acid).
- Findings indicate enhanced potential for 5-HMF derivatives in renewable polymer synthesis.
Abstract
The oxidation products of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and its derivatives are promising monomers for the production of renewable polymers. However, the stability of HMF during electrooxidation in alkaline electrolytes remains challenging...