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Glycerol dehydrogenation steps on Au/C surface in alkaline medium: An in-situ ATR-FTIR approach

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Author(s):
Fontes, E. H. [1] ; Ramos, C. E. D. [1] ; Ottoni, C. A. [2] ; de Souza, R. F. B. [1] ; Antolini, E. [3] ; Neto, A. O. [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] IPEN CNEN SP, Inst Pesquisas Energet & Nucl, Av Prof Lineu Prestes 2242, Cidade Universitciria, BR-05508900 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Sao Paulo State Univ UNESP, Biosci Inst, Coastal Campus, BR-11330900 Sao Vicente - Brazil
[3] Scuola Sci Mat, Via 25 Aprile 22, I-16016 Genoa - Italy
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: RENEWABLE ENERGY; v. 167, p. 954-959, APR 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The glycerol oxidation reaction (GLYOR) was evaluated using an Au/C electrocatalyst under alkaline conditions and varying glycerol (GLY) concentration. This electrocatalyst was synthesized by the borohydride reduction method. Au/C was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and electrochemical techniques associated with in situ attenuated total reflectance Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). XRD diffractograms showed the presence of Au (fcc). Cyclic voltammetry assisted by ATR-FTIR in situ measurements revealed that GLY oxidation on gold leads to the formation of a high amount of glyceraldehyde (GLYAD) for low GLY concentrations, while a lower amount of GLYAD was observed and the formation of dihydroxyacetone (DHA) was prevalent for high GLY concentrations. For high GLY concentrations DHA is almost stable, whereas for low GLY concentration DHA is fast oxidized to hydroxypyruvate. The excellent GLYOR activity of the Au/C catalyst in low GLY concentrations leads to the formation of deeper oxidized C1 species. (c) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/50279-4 - Brasil Research Centre for Gas Innovation
Grantee:Julio Romano Meneghini
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research Centers in Engineering Program
FAPESP's process: 14/09087-4 - Studies on the use of bioethanol in proton exchange membrane and solid oxide fuel cells
Grantee:Marcelo Linardi
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 17/11937-4 - A sustainable path to methane conversion by advanced electrochemical technologies
Grantee:Fabio Coral Fonseca
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research Centers in Engineering Program