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(Photo)electrochemical glycerol oxidation can effectively upgrade low-value organics into valuable chemicals while producing H₂, but selectivity challenges remain. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to understand how temperature, pH, applied potential, and concentration influence the glycerol oxidation reaction.

March 5, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics3 citationsOpen Access

Thermodynamics of the glycerol oxidation reaction: effect of temperature, pH, applied potential, and concentration

APAndrés F. Pérez-TorresHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie RKRoel van de KrolHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie MFMarco FavaroHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie

Key Points

The aim is to understand how temperature, pH, applied potential, and concentration influence the glycerol oxidation reaction.
Examined glycerol oxidation under various temperature and pH conditions.
Applied different electric potentials to assess reaction kinetics.
Analyzed the effect of glycerol concentration on reaction selectivity.
Higher temperatures increased the reaction rate but affected selectivity.
pH adjustments showed significant impacts on product distribution.
Variations in applied potential altered the efficiency of glycerol oxidation.

Abstract

(Photo)electrochemical glycerol oxidation (GOR) offers a promising route to pair H₂ production with the upgrading of low-value organics into valuable chemicals, yet its implementation is hindered by persistent selectivity challenges....

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