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Recent Advances in Paired Electrosynthesis.

Frank Marken¹, Alexander J Cresswell¹, Steven D Bull¹

¹Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, BA27AY, Bath, UK.

Chemical Record (New York, N.Y.)

|April 9, 2021

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Paired electrosynthesis offers efficient, waste-minimizing routes for small molecule synthesis. This approach combines anode and cathode reactions, reducing reagent needs and energy consumption for greener chemistry.

Keywords:

atom economy diffusion and reaction layer electrification electroorganic synthesis energy conversion

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Area of Science:

Electroorganic synthesis
Medicinal chemistry
Green chemistry

Background:

Electroorganic synthesis advances drug discovery and industrial processes by minimizing waste and energy.
Paired electrosynthetic processes, utilizing both anode and cathode, are gaining interest for their efficiency.
These methods often require minimal or no added electrolyte or reagents.

Purpose of the Study:

To survey recent progress in paired electrolytic reactions.
To focus on electrosynthesis technology with proven synthetic value for small molecules.
To highlight the translation of photoredox reactions into paired electrolytic reactions.

Main Methods:

Review of recent literature on paired electrosynthesis.
Analysis of different reactor types for electrosynthesis.
Discussion of the conversion of photoredox reactions to electroorganic methods.

Main Results:

Paired electrosynthesis demonstrates significant synthetic utility for preparing small molecules.
Reactor types for electrosynthesis are contrasted, aiding technology selection.
A new trend involves translating light-driven photoredox reactions into paired electrolytic processes.

Conclusions:

Paired electrosynthesis is a promising technology for efficient and sustainable synthesis.
The development of paired electrolytic reactions offers innovative pathways for medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.
Emerging trends show potential for integrating photoredox and electroorganic methodologies.