Clean Technology
Electrochemical Oxidation Of Aromatic Aldehydes In Acidic Media
WARF: P180052US01
Inventors: Kyoung-Shin Choi, Stephen Kubota
The Invention
Methods for electrochemically oxidizing aromatic aldehydes, such as furfural and furfural derivatives, to carboxylic acids in acidic solutions are provided. Also provided are electrochemical cells for carrying out the oxidation reactions. The electrochemical oxidations may be conducted in aqueous media at ambient pressure and mild temperatures.
Additional Information
For More Information About the Inventors
For current licensing status, please contact Jennifer Gottwald at [javascript protected email address] or 608-960-9854