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Application of the Electrochemical Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) in Organic Synthesis
Author(s) -
Han Xiaoxin,
Wang Kui,
Zhang Guofeng,
Gao Wei,
Chen Jianbin
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
advanced synthesis and catalysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.541
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1615-4169
pISSN - 1615-4150
DOI - 10.1002/adsc.201900003
Subject(s) - chemistry , electrochemistry , organic synthesis , oxygen , redox , oxygen reduction reaction , electron transfer , nucleophile , oxygen reduction , superoxide , combinatorial chemistry , radical , inorganic chemistry , photochemistry , catalysis , electrode , organic chemistry , enzyme
Abstract Compared with the well‐developed oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells, proton‐exchange membrane fuel cells and metal‐air batteries, the applications of ORR in electrochemical synthesis are less investigated. The electrogenerated superoxide ions O 2 −. , products of ORR, can function as bases, nucleophiles, oxidants, reductants, electron transfer shuttles as well as free radicals. Herein, the advances in the electroorganic field involving oxygen reduction reactions are summarized in order to inspire innovations regarding the application of ORR for novel organic transformations.