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  • Sustainable Energy

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  • Carbon-neutral (CN) energy circulation is crucial for sustainable energy.
  • The glycolic acid (GC)/oxalic acid (OX) redox couple offers a promising pathway for CN energy.
  • Efficient catalysts are needed for both fuel generation (OX reduction) and power generation (GC oxidation).

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate catalysts for electrochemical oxidation of glycolic acid (GC).
  • Elucidate the elemental steps involved in the electrochemical reduction of oxalic acid (OX) to GC.
  • Optimize conditions for efficient and selective reactions within the GC/OX CN cycle.

Main Methods:

  • Catalytic activity testing of various transition metals for GC oxidation.
  • Electrochemical studies, including kinetic analysis, for OX reduction.
  • Evaluation of carbon-supported platinum catalysts in acidic and alkaline media.
  • Application of TiO2 catalysts for OX reduction.

Main Results:

  • Rhodium (Rh), Palladium (Pd), Iridium (Ir), and Platinum (Pt) showed high catalytic activity for GC oxidation.
  • Carbon-supported Pt catalysts in alkaline conditions demonstrated superior activity, durability, and selectivity for GC electrooxidation.
  • Kinetic studies confirmed that OX reduction proceeds via successive two-electron steps to form GC.
  • TiO2 catalysts facilitated selective GC formation during OX electrochemical reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Developed efficient catalytic systems for both GC oxidation and OX reduction.
  • Identified optimal conditions (e.g., alkaline media, Pt/C catalyst) for GC electrooxidation.
  • Confirmed the reaction mechanism for OX reduction to GC.
  • Demonstrated the potential of the GC/OX redox couple for practical carbon-neutral energy applications.