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Recent Advances in Paired Electrosynthesis
Author(s) -
Marken Frank,
Cresswell Alexander J.,
Bull Steven D.
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.202100047
Subject(s) - electrosynthesis , nanotechnology , anode , biochemical engineering , cathode , computer science , chemistry , process engineering , materials science , engineering , electrochemistry , electrode
Progress in electroorganic synthesis is linked to innovation of new synthetic reactions with impact on medicinal chemistry and drug discovery and to the desire to minimise waste and to provide energy‐efficient chemical transformations for future industrial processes. Paired electrosynthetic processes that combine the use of both anode and cathode (convergent or divergent) with minimal (or without) intentionally added electrolyte or need for additional reagents are of growing interest. In this overview, recent progress in developing paired electrolytic reactions is surveyed. The discussion focuses on electrosynthesis technology with proven synthetic value for the preparation of small molecules. Reactor types are contrasted and the concept of translating light‐energy driven photoredox reactions into paired electrolytic reactions is highlighted as a newly emerging trend.