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Electrosynthesis in Laminar Flow Using a Flow Microreactor
Author(s) -
Shida Naoki,
Nakamura Yuto,
Atobe Mahito
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the chemical record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.61
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1528-0691
pISSN - 1527-8999
DOI - 10.1002/tcr.202100016
Subject(s) - microreactor , electrosynthesis , electrolysis , laminar flow , flow chemistry , electrochemistry , chemistry , materials science , nanotechnology , electrode , organic chemistry , catalysis , electrolyte , thermodynamics , physics
Electrosynthesis and microflow synthesis have become essential tools in their own rights in modern organic synthesis. In this personal account, we summarize our works on the integrated use of these techniques, i. e., electrosynthesis in a flow microreactor. Our group has developed an electrochemical microflow system composed of a pair of electrodes that face each other to form a micrometer‐scale gap for the flow path, through which solution passes in laminar flow. By the aid of laminar flow, unprecedented chemo‐ and electrochemical selectivity has been observed, which is not achievable with conventional batch‐type electrochemical cells. In addition, we showcase various unique electrochemical systems and reactions achieved with the flow microreactor, including self‐supported electrolysis, efficient paired electrolysis, in situ generation of active species and its flash use, the spaciotemporal control of electropolymerization, and combinatorial screening of the reaction conditions.