Electrification of the Chemical Industry: A Next-Generation Approach to Sustainable Chemical Synthesis and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation

Volume: 11 | Issue: 01 | Year 2025 | Subscription
International Journal of Environmental Chemistry
Received Date: 02/07/2025
Acceptance Date: 03/25/2025
Published On: 2025-03-11
First Page: 6
Last Page: 17

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By: Shivangi Pandey

Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Abstract

The imperative to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and transition to sustainable energy sources is driving a paradigm shift in the chemical industry. Electrification, leveraging renewable energy sources, emerges as a next-generation approach to transform traditional chemical synthesis routes, often reliant on fossil fuels and energy-intensive processes. This review explores the burgeoning field of electrified chemical synthesis, focusing on key examples – electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), electrochemical ammonia (NH3) synthesis, and electrochemical hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production – where electrification offers significant environmental and efficiency advantages. We analyse recent advancements in electrocatalyst materials, particularly highlighting metal-free carbon catalysts and hetero-structured nanomaterials, and discuss the intricate scientific details governing reaction mechanisms, active site identification, and product selectivity. Furthermore, this article elucidates the gaps that need to be bridged and future research directions for realizing the full potential of electrification in revolutionizing the chemical industry and achieving substantial greenhouse gas mitigation.

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