The future of electrosynthesis

The future for organic electrosynthetic processes must now be very bright. Compared with even 10 years ago, there is now much greater realism,about the 

It is to be expected that an increasing number of hne cheiniails companies will learn to consider electrolysis in the solution of their synthetic problems. 

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This brief review attempts to summarize the salient features of chemically modified electrodes, and, of necessity, does not address many of the theoretical and practical concepts in any real detail. It is clear, however, that this field will continue to grow rapidly in the future to provide electrodes for a variety of purposes including electrocatalysis, electrochromic displays, surface corrosion protection, electrosynthesis, photosensitization, and selective chemical concentration and analysis. But before many of these applications are realized, numerous unanswered questions concerning surface orientation, bonding, electron-transfer processes, mass-transport phenomena and non-ideal redox behavior must be addressed. This is a very challenging area of research, and the potential for important contributions, both fundamental and applied, is extremely high. 

CEMs such as Nation remain state-of-the-art H" ion conductors in fuel cells to this day. However, much research is being done to improve CEMs in PEMFC and DMFC. AEMs as OH ion conductors are also being investigated for alkaline hydrogen and alcohol fuel cells (see entry Fuel Cells, Principles and Thermodynamics ). Such new membranes will likely be suitable for SPE electrosynthesis in the future. 

Future directions, respectively, particular processes, are hard to foresee though the development of more paired electrosynthesis examples is being expected because the essence of such an electrolysis is very attractive it uses the mole of charge moved in the cell in the most efficient way. The work can be based on the knowledge about successful paired electrosyntheses that is generated for decades as it is partly reflected by the presented examples. 

Facilitating a broad spectrum of possible assays and applications The developed electrochemical robotic system should be open for diverse applications such as electrosynthesis, electroanalysis, chemical and biological assays. Adaptations of the device to future requirements should be easily possible. 

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