The recent publication highlights innovative work from Noë Watson and her colleagues Amelie Fehler, Marit Stoop, Bart van den Bosch and Gadi Rothenberg, from the University of Amsterdam and Avantium, carried out within the framework of the CO2SMOS project.
The study, titled “Elemental trade-off in the selective Electrooxidation of Ethylene Glycol on Palladium-Silver/Nickel Electrodes”, explores the design of PdAg/Ni electrodes for the selective electrochemical conversion of ethylene glycol to glycolate, a key intermediate in the production of biodegradable packaging materials.
Key findings include:
– Optimal selectivity achieved with a 3:1 Pd:Ag ratio, minimising overoxidation.
– Over 80% Faradaic efficiency to glycolate sustained for 140+ hours under industrial flow conditions.
– A self-refresh cycle enables recovery from electrode deactivation, supporting long-term performance.
This research supports the broader CO2SMOS mission to enable the valorisation of CO₂ into sustainable chemicals, bridging academic insight with industrial application.
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