Electrocatalytic production of polyethylene furanoate degradable bioplastic

    公开(公告)号:US20240327570A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18199029

    申请日:2023-05-18

    申请人: Yijin Kang Ruya Zhang

    发明人: Yijin Kang Ruya Zhang

    摘要: Herein, we enable a record-high FDCA reaction rate of 416 μmol h-1 cm-2 (1872 μmol h-1) at 100% FDCA selectivity using a ZnCo2O4 electrocatalyst in a near-neutral media that allows high concentration (i.e. 1M) of HMF, with assistance of an in-situ alkaline modification strategy that further enhances the reaction rate. In the light of the significantly improved FDCA production, we demonstrate production of PEF bioplastic from a biomass-derivative fructose, highly competitive to the petroleum-based production of PET plastics as indicated by our techno-economic analysis.