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Independently regulating oxygenation and dehydrogenation kinetics during the electrochemical oxidation of furfural, specifically by using (bi)carbonate electrolytes and a TEMPO mediator, enables highly selective maleic acid production with an 81.0% yield. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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To decouple and independently regulate the kinetics of oxygenation and dehydrogenation during electrochemical furfural oxidation for selective maleic acid production.

September 6, 2026ACS electrochemistry.

Kinetic Control of Oxygenation and Dehydrogenation for Selective Maleic Acid Production from Electrochemical Furfural Conversion

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ELEunchong LeeSeoul National University SCSeungju ChoiSeoul National University YHYun Jeong HwangSeoul National University

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Mechanistic study demonstrates decoupled oxygenation and dehydrogenation enables 81.0% maleic acid yield from furfural, highlighting strategies for rational electro-organic synthesis.

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To decouple and independently regulate the kinetics of oxygenation and dehydrogenation during electrochemical furfural oxidation for selective maleic acid production.
Carried out electrochemical furfural oxidation using a lead oxide (PbOx) anode in (bi)carbonate electrolytes to moderate hydroxyl radical (•OH)-mediated oxygenation.
Introduced a 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl (TEMPO) mediator to selectively accelerate intermediate dehydrogenation to maleic acid.
Systematically evaluated the effects of electrolyte pH, cation/anion composition, and TEMPO concentration on reaction kinetics.
Independent kinetic regulation of oxygenation and dehydrogenation achieved an 81.0% maleic acid yield using a PbOx anode.
TEMPO selectively drove oxoammonium-mediated proton transfer, accelerating intermediate dehydrogenation without disturbing initial furfural oxidation.
(Bi)carbonate electrolytes successfully moderated •OH-mediated oxygenation pathways, improving overall carbon efficiency.

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Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9d1e6328139818eab2124e https://doi.org/10.1021/acselectrochem.6c00167

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September 6, 2026ACS electrochemistry.

Kinetic Control of Oxygenation and Dehydrogenation for Selective Maleic Acid Production from Electrochemical Furfural Conversion

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ELEunchong LeeSeoul National University SCSeungju ChoiSeoul National University YHYun Jeong HwangSeoul National University

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Implication

Mechanistic study demonstrates decoupled oxygenation and dehydrogenation enables 81.0% maleic acid yield from furfural, highlighting strategies for rational electro-organic synthesis.

Key Points

To decouple and independently regulate the kinetics of oxygenation and dehydrogenation during electrochemical furfural oxidation for selective maleic acid production.
Carried out electrochemical furfural oxidation using a lead oxide (PbOx) anode in (bi)carbonate electrolytes to moderate hydroxyl radical (•OH)-mediated oxygenation.
Introduced a 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl (TEMPO) mediator to selectively accelerate intermediate dehydrogenation to maleic acid.
Systematically evaluated the effects of electrolyte pH, cation/anion composition, and TEMPO concentration on reaction kinetics.
Independent kinetic regulation of oxygenation and dehydrogenation achieved an 81.0% maleic acid yield using a PbOx anode.
TEMPO selectively drove oxoammonium-mediated proton transfer, accelerating intermediate dehydrogenation without disturbing initial furfural oxidation.
(Bi)carbonate electrolytes successfully moderated •OH-mediated oxygenation pathways, improving overall carbon efficiency.

Cite This Study

Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9d1e6328139818eab2124e https://doi.org/10.1021/acselectrochem.6c00167

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