ZellCoDia - A new combination of diamond and oxygen diffusion electrodes

Summary

The chemical industry is mainly based on classical synthesis processes although electrochemical processes can shorten synthesis routes. In the context of the energy revolution resource-conserving alternatives are important. A benefit of electrochemical processes is that special chemicals like oxidizing and reducing agents are not necessary. In combination with shorter synthesis routes a more eco-friendly, energy-saving and cost-efficient process can be developed. However, as a consequence for lack of robust and user-friendly electrolysis cells, the electro-organic synthesis is still a niche technology.

ZellCoDia aims at the development of two new cells for the electro synthesis. A special point is the new combination of gas-diffusion electrodes and boron-doped diamond electrodes.

Within the frame of this project the electrochemistry group focuses on a cell for poor conducting electrolytes. An electrochemical on-site technology has to be developed, which offers new ways for the generation of hazardous products from uncritical starting materials economically, e.g. the synthesis of peracetic acid.

For further information: Innovative Elektrochemie mit neuen Materialien