Is electrosynthesis always green and advantageous compared to traditional methods?

While electrosynthesis represents a green and advantageous alternative to traditional synthetic methods, electrochemical reactions still suffer from some drawbacks that require further efforts in order to fully express the potential of electricity-driven transformations. In this Comment, we will bri...

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Autores principales: Yong Yuan, Aiwen Lei
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/e5b9a952ca27432da77a14f84f800cb8
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Sumario:While electrosynthesis represents a green and advantageous alternative to traditional synthetic methods, electrochemical reactions still suffer from some drawbacks that require further efforts in order to fully express the potential of electricity-driven transformations. In this Comment, we will briefly discuss both the advantages and limitations of electrosynthesis, especially when compared with the other traditional synthetic organic methods, and share some forward-looking thoughts on the future developments of electrochemical reactions.